LOT 306 Amelia Earhart
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Tremendous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Earhart posing with fellow female aviation pioneers Debie Stanford and Florence Lowe 'Pancho' Barnes, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Walt Callinge, Best wishes, Amelia Earhart. The photo is also signed by Stanford and Barnes. In fine condition, with tiny tack holes to the corners. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.Pancho Barnes (1901Â1975) was a pioneer aviator and the founder of the first movie stunt pilots' union. In 1930, she broke Earhart's air speed record at the Women's Air Derby with a speed of 196.19 miles per hour. Debie Stanford (1902Â1932) was a Houston area flight school instructor that catered to women pilots. After placing seventh in the 1931 Powder Puff Derby air race, she and fellow pilot Ruth Stewart planned to set a record by flying from St. Louis to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Both women were tragically killed early in the attempt when their plane crashed west of Harrisburg.Format: Signed Photo
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