Wiley Post Route Map Section, Around-the-World Solo Flight

Summary
Collection ID:
NASM.XXXX.1006
Creators:
Post, Wiley, 1898-1935.
Dates:
bulk 1933
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
0.05 Cubic feet
(1 folder)
Repository:
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
In 1933, Wiley Post became the first man to fly solo around the world, making the trip in 7 days, 18 hours, and 49 minutes. Lieutenant J. F. Gillon "voluntarily assisted many of the prominent fliers in plotting their courses." After his successful flight, Post returned the map section to Gillon the as a memento.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical / Historical
This collection consists of a 6.5 x 7 inch, linen-backed map section of the Buffalo, NY region, with route and degrees marked in red ink.
Administration
Immediate Source of Acquisition
J. F. Gillon, Gift, 1933
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access.
Preferred Citation
Wiley Post Route Map Section, Around-the-World Solo Flight, Accession XXXX-1006, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
Conditions Governing Use
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests
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Keywords
Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Flights around the world Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Endurance flights Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Aeronautics Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Maps Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Repository Contact
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