Wiley Hardeman Post (November 22, 1898 – August 15, 1935) was a famed American aviator during the interwar period and 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.
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22 November 1898 Van Zandt County, Texas
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Died |
15 August 1935 (aged 36) Point Barrow, Territory of Alaska, US
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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