Gates Flying Circus
Historical Note
The Gates Flying Circus was founded by Ivan R. Gates and partner Lowell Yerex. Aviator Clyde E. Pangborn was once a member.
The Gates Flying Circus was one of the most popular flying groups, having been known to travel across every state in the union and also for having started the “one dollar joy ride”, During the years 1922 to 1928 the “Gates flying group” was known to have flown around 1 million passengers.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Clyde Pangborn Collection
Clyde Edward Pangborn (circa 1890s-1958) was born in Bridgeport, Washington and was a military pilot and barnstormer. The collection contains photographs and illustrations, correspondence, advertisements, newspaper clippings, a date book, military service records, and ephemera related to the Pangborn's personal life, military service, and barnstorming career from approximately 1912 to 1981.
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