America 250: Why We Love Air Shows (Part 1) – The Thrilling History of Barnstorming

Everyone loves a good air show—but where did it all begin? ✈️ Join the FAA on a special tour of the National Air & Space Museum (NASM) as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

The FAA and NASM's Aviation Historian, Dorothy Cochrane ,walk us through the Thomas W. Haas "We All Fly" gallery to discuss the pivotal moment when general aviation truly took off.

Learn how early aviators used stunts, rolls, and "swooping" into farmers' fields to capture the public’s imagination. From the first exhibition flights to the daring barnstormers of the 1920s, discover the roots of the modern air show.

• Learn more about our history: https://www.faa.gov/america250
• Watch the full America 250 playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5vHkqHi51DQK_dpFWRewkk87hn6W4S-0

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