Wiley Post's 8-Day Global Flight Pioneered Aviation Milestones

In the era of pioneering aviation, Wiley Post not only achieved a global circumnavigation in 8 days, but also contributed significantly to the understanding of the jet stream and development of pressure suit technology.

Discovered 2023-12-31T17:59:04.670359-08:00 | 2023-12-31T17:59:04.670359-08:00

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