Women's Air Race (1929-2029)

DERBY SKIES is a cinematic journey into one of aviation’s most daring and overlooked stories—the 1929 Women’s Air Derby. Through the lens of a modern filmmaker, the film retraces the original transcontinental route, uncovering lost airfields, forgotten landscapes, and the extraordinary grit of the twenty women who flew against all odds. This project blends historical research with present-day exploration, revealing how courage, endurance, and determination shaped not only aviation history, but the path forward for women in flight. DERBY SKIES invites audiences to rediscover a powerful legacy—and support the mission to bring these stories back into the sky.