Pilot Wiley Post (1898–1935), accompanied by navigator Harold Gatty (1903–1957), set the speed record for around-the-world flight during a trip completed on July 1, 1931. Post later became the first pilot to circle the globe solo. He died, along with humorist Will Rogers, when a plane he was piloting crashed during takeoff from a lagoon near Point Barrow, Alaska. Vintage glossy 8 x 5.25 photo of Post and Gatty on the podium at an outdoor event, signed in fountain pen, “Wiley Post” and “Harold Gatty.” A contemporary ink inscription on the reverse explains that the signatures were obtained on July 23, 1931. Slight trimming to top edge and a few subtle dings and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.
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