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  1. Children. 1. Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes (July 22, 1901 – March 30, 1975) was a pioneer aviator and a founder of the first movie stunt pilots' union. In 1930, she broke Amelia Earhart 's air speed record. [3] Barnes raced in the Women's Air Derby and was a member of the Ninety-Nines. In later years, she was known as the owner of the Happy ...

  2. Apr 23, 2024 · Pancho Barnes (born July 14, 1901, Pasadena, Calif., U.S.—died March 1975, Boron, Calif.) was an aviator and movie stunt pilot, one of the first American women to establish a reputation and a business in the field of aviation. (Read Orville Wright’s 1929 biography of his brother, Wilbur.) Florence Lowe was reared in an atmosphere of wealth ...

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  3. The Official web site for Pancho Barnes and Happy Bottom Riding Club. News, merchandise, licensing info and more.

  4. Pancho Barnes (1901-1975) was one of the first female pilots in the US, a stunt pilot, a union leader, a speed record holder, and a rancher. She founded the Happy Bottom Riding Club, a popular destination for celebrities and aviation enthusiasts, at Edwards Air Force Base.

  5. Mar 29, 2023 · Learn about the remarkable life of Pancho Barnes, one of the first Hollywood stunt pilots and a pioneer of women's air racing. From running away to sea disguised as a man to competing in the Women's Air Derby, she was a rebel and a trailblazer.

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  6. Learn about the life and achievements of Pancho Barnes, a legendary aviation pioneer and stunt pilot. She founded the Women's Air Reserve, hosted the first fly-in for the 99's, and welcomed Chuck Yeager to break the sound barrier at her ranch.

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  8. Jul 12, 2021 · In 1994, the Computer Sciences Corporation released a documentary titled, "The Happy Bottom Riding Club: The Legacy of Pancho Barnes."Ms. Barnes was a Hollyw...

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