Wicked Balloons Journal
Tag: gas balloons
Records & Adventures
Double Eagle II: The First Atlantic Balloon Crossing
The story of the Double Eagle II Atlantic crossing, the 1978 flight that made history as the first nonstop balloon trip across…
History & Origins
Hot Air vs. Gas Balloons: A Short History of the Rivalry
The hot air balloon vs gas balloon rivalry began in 1783 France and still shapes ballooning today. Here's the short, surprising history.