Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
The first Women’s Air Derby was flown in 1929 with brave women making history by breaking into a competition that was thought to be for men only. They encountered sabotage, death, and all the difficulties of flying at the dawn of aviation. Today the Powder Puff Derby continues as the Air Race Classic. The modern-day racers carry out the legacy of the original racers with their adventurous spirit.
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Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
56m 46s
The first Women’s Air Derby was flown in 1929 with brave women making history by breaking into a competition that was thought to be for men only. They encountered sabotage, death, and all the difficulties of flying at the dawn of aviation. Today the Powder Puff Derby continues as the Air Race Classic. The modern-day racers carry out the legacy of the original racers with their adventurous spirit.
Schedule
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Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
Friday
Mar 21
1 Hour
Female pilots of the 2014 Air Race Classic draw inspiration from the first Women's Air Derby of 1929, which featured 20 pilots flying cross-country from Santa Monica, Calif., to Cleveland. -
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Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
Saturday
Mar 22
1 Hour
Female pilots of the 2014 Air Race Classic draw inspiration from the first Women's Air Derby of 1929, which featured 20 pilots flying cross-country from Santa Monica, Calif., to Cleveland. -
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Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
Saturday
Mar 22
1 Hour
Female pilots of the 2014 Air Race Classic draw inspiration from the first Women's Air Derby of 1929, which featured 20 pilots flying cross-country from Santa Monica, Calif., to Cleveland. -
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Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
Saturday
Mar 22
1 Hour
Female pilots of the 2014 Air Race Classic draw inspiration from the first Women's Air Derby of 1929, which featured 20 pilots flying cross-country from Santa Monica, Calif., to Cleveland. -
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Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
Wednesday
Mar 26
1 Hour
Female pilots of the 2014 Air Race Classic draw inspiration from the first Women's Air Derby of 1929, which featured 20 pilots flying cross-country from Santa Monica, Calif., to Cleveland. -
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Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
Wednesday
Mar 26
1 Hour
Female pilots of the 2014 Air Race Classic draw inspiration from the first Women's Air Derby of 1929, which featured 20 pilots flying cross-country from Santa Monica, Calif., to Cleveland.
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