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.

References

• Wiley Post and the Winnie Mae. AcePilots.com. 2003.
• Lockheed 5C Vega. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
• Johnson, Bobby H. Post, Wiley Hardeman. The Texas State Historical Association.
• Onkst, David H. Wiley Post. U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission.
• Wiley Post. Pilotfriend.