Wiley Post
20th-century American aviator
Biography
Wiley Hardeman Post (November 22, 1898 – August 15, 1935) was an American aviator during the interwar period and the first pilot to fly solo around the world. Known for his work in high-altitude flying, he helped develop one of the first pressure suits and discovered the jet stream. On August 15, 1935, he and American humorist Will Rogers were killed when his aircraft crashed on takeoff from a lagoon near Point Barrow in the Territory of Alaska.
Post's modified Lockheed Vega aircraft, the Winnie Mae, was on display at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center from 2003 to 2011. It is now displayed in the "Time and Navigation" gallery on the second floor of the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Mae Laine
- Parents
- William Francis Post
Awards & honours (3)
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Harmon Trophy
- National Aviation Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Wiley Post
- How old was Wiley Post?
- Wiley Post died on August 15, 1935 at the age of 36.
- When is Wiley Post's birthday?
- Wiley Post was born on November 22, 1898.
- Where was Wiley Post born?
- Wiley Post was born in Van Zandt County.
- What is Wiley Post's zodiac sign?
- Wiley Post's zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
- What is Wiley Post's nationality?
- Wiley Post is a citizen of United States.
- What does Wiley Post do?
- Wiley Post is known as aircraft pilot, explorer.
- Who has Wiley Post been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Wiley Post's spouse is or was Mae Laine.
