Hot air balloon - First Atlantic crossing

According to Official Guinness Records,

Richard Branson (GB) with his pilot Per Lindstrand were the first to cross the Atlantic in a hot-air balloon, from July 2-3, 1987. They ascended from Sugarloaf, Maine, USA and covered the distance of 4947 km 3075 miles, to Limavady, Co. Londonderry in 31 hrs 41 mins.

For a complete list of 1987 records, please visit 1987 Guinness Records in United Kingdom.

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