Wiley Post


 
 

Wiley Hardeman Post (November 22, 1898 ? August 15, 1935) gained international fame as the first pilot to fly solo around the world. Also known for his work in high altitude flying, Post helped develop one of the first pressure suits. His plywood airplane, the Winnie Mae, and his pressure suit are displayed at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, USA. On August 15, 1935, Post and American humorist Will Rogers were killed when Post's plane crashed on takeoff from a lagoon near Point Barrow, in Alaska.

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1898: 1898 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar)....

August 15: August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining....

1935: 1935 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar)....


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Post Alley
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Marie Wiley
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M. Ward: Post-War CD
M. Ward: Post-War CD
M. Ward: Post-War CD
Painted Post
Painted Post
Weathered Post
Weathered Post
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Post-It, The Office Poster
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Post Office  Dover  Delaware
Post Office Dover Delaware
Post Office  New London  Connecticut
Post Office New London Connecticut

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Introduction
Early flying career
Around the world
First pressure suit
Final flight
Memorials and awards
References
 


 

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