Post, Wiley, 1898-1935
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1898 - 1935
Biographical Note
Wiley Hardeman Post (November 22, 1898 – August 15, 1935) was a famed American aviator during the interwar period, 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 and discovered the jet stream. On August 15, 1935, Post and American humorist Will Rogers were killed when Post's aircraft crashed on takeoff from a lagoon near Point Barrow in the Territory of Alaska.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Earl J. Heroux Pan American Airlines Collection
Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 2023-10-19-A
Contents of the Collection
The Earl J. Heroux Pan American Airlines Collection contains visual and textual materials collected by Earl J. Heroux on a trip via Pan Am Clipper to Alaska. Although the materials were collected in 1940, materials are dated between 1927 and 1940. The collection primarily consists of 24 black-and-white photographs and 10 photographic postcards. Photographs depict aircraft; including in flight, in harbor, and on the ground. Additional images show aerial views, various town...
Dates:
1927-1940
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
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