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