Wiley Post
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Birth Name: Wiley Hardeman Post
Born: 22 November 1898 Died: 15 August 1935
Country of origin: United States
Relationship Status: Married
Partner: Mae Laine
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Wiley Post 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. Post also served in the United States Army Air Service during World War I.
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