The links below provide access to a sampling of articles from historic newspapers that can be found in Chronicling America. You can further explore the topic of "Stunt Fliers" using the following search strategies:

• Use the following terms in combination, proximity, or as a phrase:
  aeronauts, aviators, aviation meet, birdman, birdmen, flying circus, exhibition fliers, manbird, stunt fliers, stunt flying.
• When looking for early planes, try using terms such as: Flying machine, monoplane, biplane, and aeroplane.
• Many early planes are modeled after Wright, Curtiss, or Bleriot Models.
  Searching these terms will bring up both the aviators and planes they built.
• It is important to use a specific date range if looking for articles for a particular event in order to narrow your results.