Notable People in History

Ep 68. Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes: America’s First Female Stunt Pilot


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In this week's Notable People in History podcast, we’ll take a look at the life of Florence Lowe "Pancho" Barnes. Born Florence Leontine Lowe, she went on to become Hollywood’s first female stunt pilot and was Lockheed’s first female test pilot. In 1930, she broke Amelia Earhart's air speed record and assumed the title of World’s Fastest Woman.

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Notable People in HistoryBy Lawrence Jean-Louis