Our story this time is a surprising one about a man who in some ways a very unlikely hero. Wiley had a dream. He wanted to fly. in 1930, when Wiley was about 32 years old he finally owned his first plane. Most men might have felt they had finally arrived with wonderful little family, famous friends, and the ability to enjoy his dream of flying in his own plane.  Not Wiley. The indifferent student, with a felony criminal record and a missing eye, was just getting started. Now, if you’ve ever ordered a package online, taken a trip on an airliner, or thought to enjoy the liberty afforded US Citizen afforded by the U.S. Military you have the advances made by Wiley Post to thank.

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