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Heroes of the Sky


 

 

Barnstormers


Lillian Boyer, "Empress of the Air"

The Show on the Road
In December of that year, she signed a contract with Lt. Billy Brock, former World War I pilot and barnstormer, who claimed that no other aerial performers “have the nerve of Miss Boyer.” After five months of practice and intensive training, Brock and Boyer took the show on the road.


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the planes   make a paper airplane  
Teachers, get lesson plans and see the curriculum ties to the Heroes of the Sky.
See the planes on exhibit, check out the specifications and get a sneak peak in a few cockpits. Try one of these high- flying designs at home!

 






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