On the morning of September 12, 2013, Jonathan Trappe ascended from a field in Caribou, Maine, in an attempt to be the first pilot to fly a cluster balloon system across the Atlantic. Twelve hours later, he landed in Newfoundland.
Video: Jonathan Trappe Launches from Maine to Cross the Atlantic in a Cluster Balloon System
Key Takeaways:
- On September 12, 2013, Jonathan Trappe launched from Caribou, Maine, in a cluster balloon system.
- He attempted to be the first pilot to fly such a system across the Atlantic Ocean.
- After 12 hours, he landed in Newfoundland, completing a significant portion of his planned journey.
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