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  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 ...

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    • Florence Leontine Lowe, July 22, 1901, Pasadena, California, US
  3. A film based on the true story of Florence "Pancho" Barnes, a Pasadena debutante who fled an arranged marriage to become an ace pilot and a contemporary of Amelia Earhart. Through her efforts, the Motion Picture Stunt Pilots Association was created.

  4. Pancho Barnes is a 1988 American made-for-television biographical film about the pioneering female aviator, starring Valerie Bertinelli, Ted Wass, James Stephens and Cynthia Harris. The film was directed by Richard T. Heffron and premiered on CBS on October 25, 1988.

  5. Mar 29, 2023 · March 29, 2023. After her father died in 1928, Pancho Barnes used an inheritance to buy her first airplane. [Credit: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archives] “Is she for real?” That’s the question...

  6. In a 1988 CBS TV biographical movie “Pancho Barnes,” Valerie Bertinelli portrayed her. In fact, the true story of Pancho’s magnificent life is packed with all the right stuff for a major motion picture. However, a movie focused on her many life’s adventures has yet to be made.

  7. Apr 24, 2024 · Reasons to Watch if you Love Valerie Bertinelli: Witness the fearless spirit and determination of Florence "Pancho" Barnes, brought vividly to life by Bertinelli in this biographical TV movie. Depicting the true story of an eccentric female aviator who broke barriers both on land and sky, it provides ample evidence of her acting prowess as she ...

  8. Oct 25, 1988 · Pancho Barnes: Directed by Richard T. Heffron. With Valerie Bertinelli, Ted Wass, James Stephens, Cynthia Harris. A made-for-TV movie in which Valerie Bertinelli portrays Florence Pancho Barnes, a bored socialite who decides to learn to fly.

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