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    Wiley Post

    American pilot who made the first flight around the globe in June-July 1931
    Date of Birth: 22.11.1899
    Country: USA

    Content:
    1. Biography of Wiley Post
    2. Early Life and Career
    3. Aviation Achievements
    4. Later Years and Contributions

    Biography of Wiley Post

    Wiley Post, an American aviator, completed the first solo flight around the world in June-July 1931.

    He was also known for his work in high-altitude flight, developing some of the first pressure suits. Post's aircraft, a Lockheed Vega named 'Winnie Mae,' as well as his high-altitude suit, are on display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center.

    Post tragically died on August 15, 1935, in a crash during takeoff.

    Early Life and Career

    Wiley Post was born on November 22, 1898, in Van Zandt County, Texas, USA. He grew up in a farming family and later moved to Oklahoma when he was five years old.

    At the age of 26, Post began his aviation career working as a parachute jumper for a