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
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 24, 2015
Runtime
0h 57m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Beyond the Powder: The Legacy of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race
Production Companies
Hemlock Films, Western Reserve PBS
Director
Kara Martinelli
Description
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.
