Wiley Post
1898 – 1935

Wiley Post

American aviator; first pilot to fly solo around the world (1898–1935)

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Born
1898-11-22, Van Zandt County
Died
1935-08-15
Birthplace state
Texas

Biography

Wiley Post was born in Van Zandt County, Texas on November 22, 1898, and worked as an explorer and aircraft pilot. He flew solo around the world and contributed to the development of one of the first pressure suits and the discovery of the jet stream. On August 15, 1935, Post and American humorist Will Rogers died when his aircraft crashed during takeoff from a lagoon near Point Barrow in the Territory of Alaska.

Occupation

Wiley Post is recorded as a explorer and a aircraft pilot, born in Texas (1898–1935).

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Frequently asked about Wiley Post

Who was Wiley Post?
Wiley Post was American aviator; first pilot to fly solo around the world (1898–1935), born in Texas (1898 – 1935).
When and where was Wiley Post born?
Wiley Post was born on 1898-11-22 in Van Zandt County.
When did Wiley Post die?
Wiley died on 1935-08-15.
What was Wiley Post known for?
Wiley Post is recorded as a explorer and a aircraft pilot.
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