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Pancho Barnes and Friends

Barnes with unidentified men. Florence Lowe (Pancho) Barnes (July 22, 1901 - March 30, 1975) was a pioneer aviator, the 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. In later years, she was known as the owner of the Happy Bottom Riding Club, a bar and restaurant in the Mojave Desert, Southern California, catering to the legendary test pilots and aviators who worked nearby. Courtesy of USAF, undated (cropped and cleaned).
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Title:
Pancho Barnes and Friends
Caption:
Barnes with unidentified men. Florence Lowe (Pancho) Barnes (July 22, 1901 - March 30, 1975) was a pioneer aviator, the 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. In later years, she was known as the owner of the Happy Bottom Riding Club, a bar and restaurant in the Mojave Desert, Southern California, catering to the legendary test pilots and aviators who worked nearby. Courtesy of USAF, undated (cropped and cleaned).
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4200 x 3300 px | 39.7 MB
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35.6 x 27.9 cm | 14.0 x 11.0 in (300 dpi)