Ben Abruzzo
American aviator and balloonist (1930-1985) · United States · On the map · Founders · Died at 54
Benjamin L. Abruzzo was an American balloonist and businessman who helped make Albuquerque, New Mexico, into an international ballooning center.
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He was part of the balloon crews that made the first Atlantic Ocean crossing by balloon in the Double Eagle II and the first Pacific Ocean crossing by balloon in the Double Eagle V.
Country
United States
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 1985 · aged 54
