Alicia Hempleman-Adams, 36, from Bath, Somerset, took four days to make the unprecedented crossing in an open basket - with ice build-up on the balloon putting the team in real danger.

Alicia Hempleman-Adams, from Bath, landed safely with her teammates Bert Padelt and Peter Cuneo in Luxembourg on Sunday.

Alicia Hempleman-Adams, 36, from Bath, Somerset, took four days to make the unprecedented crossing in an open basket - with ice build-up on the balloon putting the team in real…