Air Racing was generally considered off limits to women in the 1930s, but Jackie Cochran changed all that.
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Speed Freaks: Jackie Cochran
Air Racing was generally considered off limits to women in the 1930s, but Jackie Cochran changed all that.
Added: Jun 7, 2006
Views: 1268 Views
Runtime: 01:00
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