The New Barnstormers: The Flying Circus
In the 1920’s, many an American saw their first airplane in small towns where the “Barnstormers” dropped from the sky to thrill the crowds. In the days after World War Two, pilots frequently bought the surplus biplanes and toured the country. They were thrilling shows, and the pilots quickly became famous. Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh and hundreds of others pulled off aerial magic.
Now, a century later, a group in eastern Virginia is bringing the thrills back to the sky. In Bealeton, Virginia, outside Washington D.C., “The Flying Circus Airshow” — using planes from World War Two, are wowing a new generation — and keeping this fantastic piece of Americana alive. Let our cameras take you airborne for a thrill ride a hundred years in the making.
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The New Barnstormers: The Flying Circus
In the 1920’s, many an American saw their first airplane in small towns where the “Barnstormers” dropped from the sky to thrill the crowds. In the days after World War Two, pilots frequently bought the surplus biplanes and toured the country. They were thrilling shows, and the pilots quickly became famous. Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh and hundreds of others pulled off aerial magic.
Now, a century later, a group in eastern Virginia is bringing the thrills back to the sky. In Bealeton, Virginia, outside Washington D.C., “The Flying Circus Airshow” — using planes from World War Two, are wowing a new generation — and keeping this fantastic piece of Americana alive. Let our cameras take you airborne for a thrill ride a hundred years in the making.
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Great to meet you today at the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunk, Maine, Brent. Your site and shows look wonderful.
Anthony
Thanks for helping, I will be sure to e-mail you a link when I get my project on the Trolley Museum finished. You have a great operation there, and some terrific people.
Thanks Brent
Thank you, Brent! Should you need any info or detail on the Trolley Line history or that of Revolution Rail, please let me know. I’d be glad to help. Love your site! Great information— very interesting! To y
Tony
Not sure if you saw this. It’s the first of two videos on the park — this one about the whole town. When the next one is finished I will forward your way.
https://savingamericana.com/2025/03/07/small-town-americana-kennebunkport-maine/
Thanks
Brent