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| Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes (July 22, 1901 – March 30, 1975) was a pioneer aviatrix, the founder of the first test pilots union and the owner of the Happy Bottom Riding Club, a bar and restaurant. She broke Amelia Earhart's air speed record in 1930. She was a member of the Ninety-Nines, and raced in the Women's Air Derby. |
The 1920s - 1940s are most interesting to me. There was the Roaring Twenties, Black Thursday, the Depression, Volstead Act, Women's History; the list goes on and on. I also find the Gregorian, Victorian, Edwardian era interesting as well. I hope you enjoy your visit!
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Showing posts with label test pilots union. Show all posts
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Monday, September 10, 2012
Pancho Barnes
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