Abruzzo, Benjamin L.

Person

Dates

Usage: 1930 - 1985

Biographical Note

Benjamin "Ben" L. Abruzzo (June 9, 1930 – February 11, 1985) was an American balloonist and businessman. He was part of the balloon crews that made the first Atlantic Ocean crossing by balloon in the Double Eagle II in 1977 and the first Pacific Ocean crossing by balloon in the Double Eagle V in 1978.

Topics

Balloonists

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Biographical Information Files - A

Sub-Group

Scope and Contents Individuals whose names begin with A: Aanenson, Quentin [U.S. Army Air Corps pilot]Clipping, "A Fighter Pilot's Story," Museum of Flight News, October 10, 2000 Abbey, George [Program Manager at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)] Four-page print of Abbey’s obituary published online at Legacy.com dated April 2, 2024 Article, "Mr....

Dates: 20th Century

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives / The Museum of Flight Biographical Information Files