Pancho Barnes

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. 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.

For the 1988 American biographical film, see Pancho Barnes (film).

Pancho Barnes
Barnes in 1931
Born
Florence Leontine Lowe

(1901-07-22)July 22, 1901
Pasadena, California, US
DiedMarch 30, 1975(1975-03-30) (aged 73)
Boron, California, US
Other namesPancho
Known forRacing pilot, Proprietor
Spouses
  • Reverend C. Rankin Barnes
  • Robert Hudson Nichols, Jr.
  • Don Shalita
Children1
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