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Parade for Harold Gatty and Wiley Post
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Parade for Harold Gatty and Wiley Post
A parade along Broadway for navigator Harold Gatty 1903-1957) and pilot Wiley Post (1898-1935), celebrating their record-breaking achievement of flying around the world in under nine days. Date: 1931
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This photograph captures the jubilant moment during a parade held in honor of aviators Harold Gatty and Wiley Post on Broadway, New York City, in 1931. The two record-breaking pilots, who had successfully circumnavigated the globe in under nine days, were celebrated as national heroes in the midst of the Roaring Twenties. Harold Gatty, a skilled navigator, and Wiley Post, an accomplished pilot, had embarked on their historic journey aboard the Winnie Mae, a modified Lockheed Vega airplane. Their achievement shattered the previous record by more than three days, leaving the world in awe of their daring exploits. The photograph shows the aviators waving to the adoring crowds as tickertape and streamers rain down upon them. The scene is filled with excitement and jubilation, as the two men are celebrated for their remarkable achievement. The aviators, dressed in their leather flight jackets and goggles, exude confidence and pride as they bask in the adulation of their fans. The parade marked the culmination of their extraordinary journey, which had begun just a few weeks earlier. Their triumphant return had captured the imagination of the public, who were captivated by their daring exploits and the spirit of adventure that defined the era. The 1930s, known as the Golden Age of Aviation, saw a surge in interest in aviation and the exploits of pioneering pilots like Harold Gatty and Wiley Post. This photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of human achievement and the power of the human spirit to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. It stands as a reminder of a time when the world was filled with wonder and excitement, and the possibilities of exploration seemed limitless.
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