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Wiley Post
(1898–1935)
Aircraft Pilot
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Wiley Post was an aircraft pilot, best known for Around the world in eight days.
Quick Facts About Wiley Post
- Born
- November 22, 1898
- Died
- August 15, 1935
- Profession
- Aircraft Pilot
- Notable works
- Around the world in eight days
About Wiley Post
Wiley Hardeman Post 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.
Biography source: Wikipedia
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