How Barnstorming Made America Fall in Love with Flying

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Barnstorming Era

Aviation history reveals remarkable human achievement and courage. Understanding the past illuminates aviation’s future.

Barnstormers and wingwalkers at county fairs
Barnstormers performed daring aerial stunts at county fairs, introducing aviation to rural America.

Historical Significance

Learn from aviation pioneers. Appreciate technological progress. Honor those who advanced flight.

Jason Michael

Jason Michael

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Jason Michael, an ATP-rated pilot who flies the C-17 for the U.S. Air Force, is the editor of Flighthistorytales. Articles on the site are researched, fact-checked, and reviewed before publication. Read our editorial standards or send a correction at the editorial policy page.

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