Transatlantic balloon crossing reaches Ireland

Title

Transatlantic balloon crossing reaches Ireland

Genre

News report

TX Date

17 Aug 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:07

Description

Terry Declan reports from Ireland back to the studio on successful transatlantic balloon crossing for a US team and the passing of the balloon across Ireland. The balloon is now heading to its final destination in France via England. Female studio reporter not identified.

Contributors

Terry Declan

Keywords

Ireland; Record attempts; Balloons; Atlantic Ocean; Ben Abruzzo; Larry Newman; Max Anderson

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