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  1. 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.

  2. 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 ...

  3. Mar 29, 2023 · During the First Citizen of Edwards Day celebration in 1964, Pancho Barnes and her closest friends left their signatures and handprints on three historic panels. Chuck Yeager and Pancho Barnes ...

  4. Pancho Barnes (1901 – 1975) is considered by many to be one of the 20th century’s greatest American characters. During her lifetime, Pancho (born Florence Leontine Lowe) was reknowned for her individuality, outsized personality, creativity, entrepreneurship, humor, generosity and integrity.

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  6. Mar 27, 2019 · Aviation pioneer Florence Lowe “Pancho” Barnes (1901-1975) developed a strong enthusiasm for human flight early on in her life.

  7. Today, Pancho is affectingly remembered and honored as one of the 100 greatest women in aviation. She was a pioneer and a trail blazer for women in aviation and was a member of the Barnstormers, Associated Motion Picture Stunt Pilots, OX-5 Fraternity, the 99's, and the Silver Wings Fraternity.

  8. Feb 27, 2017 · Pancho Barnes Lived Her Life Throttle to the Firewall - and Wouldn't Have it Any Other Way On July 22, 1901, Florence Leontine Lowe was born to Florence Mae Dobbins and Thaddeus Lowe, Jr., the son of Thaddeus

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