Today in History: 3 Albuquerque residents complete first successful transatlantic balloon flight

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Thursday marked 45 years since three Albuquerque residents landed a helium-filled balloon in France, completing the first successful transatlantic balloon flight in history.Double Eagle II exhibit at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. (Credit: KRQE News 13)Replica Double Eagle II at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. (Credit: KRQE News 13)Double Eagle II exhibit at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuque