Barnstormers: Sky Dares of the 1920s | Jefferson City News

In the roaring 1920s, Missouri’s State Fair became a sky-high spectacle as barnstorming pilots thrilled crowds with jaw-dropping stunts—mid-air plane jumps, upside-down wing stands, and skywriting. Fuelled by post-WWI surplus planes and veteran pilots craving adventure, this wild era also saw pioneering women like Katherine Stinson and Ruth Law break barriers despite wartime exclusion. But with new federal safety rules and the Great Depression crashing in, the airborne carnival faded—leaving behind a daring legacy of early aviation daredevils who dared to fly. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f00eb4b832f82e2