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July 3, 1931

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POST AND GATTY GET STIRRING WELCOME; CROWDS CHEER WORLD FLIERS IN PARADE; WALKER DECORATES THEM AT CITY HALL; CONFETTI STORM IS BIGGEST Thousands in Broadway Give a Reception Like That to Lindbergh. WIVES SHARE IN OVATION Ticker Tape, Harbor Din and Voices of the Throngs Hail Fliers on Day of Glory. THE 'WINNIE DID' HONORED Mayor Nicknames Their Ship in Bestowing Medals-Plane to Be Exhibited. Fliers Speechless at Ovation. STIRRING WELCOME GIVEN TO THE FLIERS Refreshed by Short Sleep. Paper Storm Hides Buildings. Their Rest Is Long Deferred.

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Tribute to world fliers, Post and Gatty; por

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Fliers Thank New York for Welcome, 'We Liked It,Whether Earned or Not'; Both Post and Gatty Marveled at the City's Enthusiasm after So Many Flights--They Write of Trip's Lessons, Urging Need for Better Navigation. Hopes Flight Will Aid Air Commerce. Says Public Exaggerates Hardships. Fliers Thank New York for Welcome, 'We Liked It, Whether Earned or Not' Gatty Tells of His Work as Navigator. Helped Develop New Navigation System. Found Radio Set a Dead Weight Tried Out Ground Speed Indicator.

By Wiley Post, Pilot of the Monoplane Winnie Mae

Now that the shouting is over and that great reception which New York gave us is a thing of the past, Gatty and I had a chance this afternoon to sit back, draw a breath and get some of our impressions together.

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