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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. [3] . Barnes raced in the Women's Air Derby and was a member of the Ninety-Nines.
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.
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In 1994, the Computer Sciences Corporation released a documentary titled, "The Happy Bottom Riding Club: The Legacy of Pancho Barnes." Ms. Barnes was a Hollywood stunt pilot, air race pilot,...
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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.
Learn about Pancho Barnes, one of the first female pilots and a legend of the Golden Age of Flight. Discover her achievements, records, challenges, and impact on aviation history and culture.