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In 1935 Wiley Post scavenged this aperiodic compass from the older Winnie Mae for use on his new plane, a Lockheed Orion. Post lost his life when the airplane crashed. The compass was recovered during the investigation.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Navigational
Manufacturer
E. S. Ritchie & Sons Inc. Physical Description
From last plane flown by Wiley Post
Dimensions
3-D: 11.4 x 18.5cm, 3.7kg (4 1/2 x 7 5/16 in., 8 3/16lb.) Materials
Metal, and glass Inventory Number
A19370025000
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Wiley Post
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Open Access (CCO)
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