Join us on Thursday, March 19th at 6:30pm, for a 2010 documentary, “Breaking Through The Cloyds”
Free and family friendly! A $10 donation is encouraged and appreciated. Double the fun – bring a friend!
Some of the contestants in the 1929 Womens Air Derby.
Thursday, March 19th
Pizza served at 6:30
Movie starts at 7pm
The fun will happen in the museum’s Joranlien Gathering Hall: N2463 Airport Rd in Brodhead, WI.
The Movie: “Breaking Through The Clouds” (2010)
The Derby of 1929 was more than a race; it was a chance to show the world that women can be independent, competitive, self-sufficient, intelligent, graceful, and really good pilots. Facing cultural stereotypes, mechanical failures, threats of sabotage, navigational challenges, and endless chicken dinners, the pilot’s persevered to become pioneering legends in aviation. The women’s personalities shine in this film, from the cigar smoking, sailor swearing antics of Pancho Barnes, to the wildly celebrated Amelia Earhart and the glamorous Ruth Elder. In all, twenty brave pilots’ passion for flying brought them to the starting line in California. Together, they defied convention by taking to the skies and racing across America. BREAKING THROUGH THE CLOUDS shares the womens’ stories, stressing the importance the race made for women, aviation, and the country.
A laid-back evening of old movies and old airplanes: Welcome to Kelch Aviation Museum’s vintage aviation night, the third Thursday of each month! We have a great lineup this year. Check out our calendar or Facebook page to see what’s coming up!