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Wiley Post became the first to fly solo around the world and set a record for speed when he landed his Lockheed Vega Winnie Mae at Floyd Bennett Field, Long Island, New York on July 22, 1933, where he started 7 days, 18 hours, 49 minutes, 20 seconds earlier. This photo shows him standing in front of his Winnie Mae. Lockheed Model 5B Vega "Winnie Mae" (r/n NR-105-W) with Wiley Post posed standing under wing; Floyd Bennett Field, Long Island, New York, June 19, 1933. Hangar No. 7 visible in left background. Photo by Rudy Arnold, Archives reference number XXXX-0356_2002-17266
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