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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. Barnes raced in the Women's Air Derby and was a member of the Ninety-Nines.
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Feb 26, 2024 · Pancho Barnes (born July 14, 1901, Pasadena, Calif., U.S.—died March 1975, Boron, Calif.) aviator and movie stunt pilot, one of the first American women to establish a reputation and a business in the field of aviation.
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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.
Pancho Barnes - The Official Website. Photos. Store. Quotes. Contact Us. The online home of Aviatrix, Test Pilot, Entrepreneur & Legend, Pancho Barnes.
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.
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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.
May 8, 2024 · Pancho Barnes: A Genuine Trailblazer in Aviation history. by Michael Doidge | PhD AFTC Chief Historian • May 8, 2024 9:30 am - Updated May 6, 2024 11:44 am. (Courtesy photos) Florence Leontine Lowe, better known as Pancho Barnes, is best known for her pioneering spirit and larger-than-life persona.