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FIRST TRANS-ATLANTIC BALLOON FLIGHT ATTEMPT: 13 Aug 1968 env. to Ottawa with the cachet "WORLD'S FIRST TRANS ATLANTIC BALLOON MAIL - CARRIED BY MARK WINTERS & JERRY KOSTUR AUGUST 1968" The flight carried 300 covers but was unsuccessful, ditching in the sea 18 hours after departure. Lot also inc. 25 Jul. 1985 pilot-signed cover and is inscribed "Destination Canada 1985/Ottawa-Hull/July 25-28/Flown in a hot air balloon" (2 covers)Cross Reference: BALLOON MAIL
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