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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, 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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