The Lady Who Tamed Pegasus: The Story of Pancho Barnes

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Summary: Pancho Barnes, a Hollywood Aviatrix and much more.
Review: Pancho Barnes (Florence Lowe) was one of Hollywood's most flamboyant aviatrixes during from the 30's to the 50's. She was the daughter of Thadeus Lowe, a wealthy pioneer of Pasadena who made a small fortune during the Civil War, supplying Abraham Lincoln's army with tethered hydrogen balloons. Her anti-social and rebellious ways eventually led her to the world of Aviation and she eventually held many world records (beating out Amelia Earheart sometimes) and worked in the Hollywood Aviation community where she became President of The Motion Picture Pilot's Association. During the 40's she founded her notorious "Pancho's Happy Bottom Ridding Club" based at what is now known as Edwards Airforce Base. This is the bar and restaurant where aviation greats such as Chuck Yeagar, Bob Hoover, and Scott Crossfield would frequent after their legendary flights. This is must reading for anyone who follows the history oh Hollywood's Aviators and Aviatrixes.