Pancho

Barbara Hunter Schultz: Pancho - The Biography of Florence Lowe Barnes Pancho Barnes was one of aviation's most colorful members. In the 1920's, she barnstormed her way through the skies to become one of the best, capturing the women's speed record in 1930. The test pilots of Edwards Air Force Base designated Pancho's "Happy Bottom Riding Club" their unofficial debriefing room in the 1950's. Among those who respected Pancho, for both her character and her abilities, were Amelia Earhart, Louise Thaden, and Jimmy Doolittle. Pancho Barnes was spontaneous, adventurous, and dedicated to both flying and friends. This well-written biography details the life of a remarkable woman. Former General Electric employee and artist John Burgess designed the "Happy Bottom Riding Club" membership card on the right. Jimmy Doolittle and Chuck Yager received the first two membership cards. Webmaster's Notes:   More Information: Tom Wolfe: The Right Stuff General Chuck Yager and Leo Janos. Yager General Chuck Yeager Biography (www.achievement.org) For more General Chuck Yager info visit the ChuckYager.com website Home Latest Topic | Air Warfare | Conferences/Air Shows | Fighter Tactics | Fighter Aircraft | Missiles | Fighter Aviation Topic | Fighter History | Warbirds | Magazines | Current News | Links | Physiology | Photo Gallery | Bibliography | SIIVET - Wings | What's New J Lindberg. Copyright © 1997-2006 Fighter Tactics Academy. All rights reserved. Revised: tammikuu 03, 2006.