The Crown of Maine Balloon Fest will reach the 5 year mark in 2008. Excitement for the 2008 festival is already growing despite the challenges weather presented to the 2007 flight schedule, as the memory of the perfect 2006 season is still strong. 2008, also, marks the 30th Anniversary of the first successful Transatlantic Balloon flight which launched from here in Presque Isle on August 11, 1978. We would like to dedicate the 2008 Crown of Maine Balloon Fest to the Double Eagle II and her 3 pilots, Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson and Larry Newman.
Aroostook County is home to two historic transatlantic balloon flights:
Rosie O'Grady
First transatlantic flight
First solo transatlantic flight
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Crown of Maine Balloon Fest
Presque Isle, Maine August 21 to 24, 2008
Presque Isle Houlton
presents the:
Edward Jones Financial, Aroostacast Inc.
Wilder's Jewelery Store, Hayden Perry Insurance, Columbia Forest Products, McCluskey's RV Center, Shyann's Boutique, A&D Printing, Eagle Hill Stamp & Coin, The Northeastland Hotel, Academy General Dentistry, Chester M. Kearney CPA's, Carroll's Auto Sales,
Caron's Lawn & Property Maintenance, Subway, Dead River Company, Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, MPG, Griffeth Ford
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Double Eagle II Transatlantic Flight
