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[William P. Lear with Lockheed Lodestar aircraft]
Photograph of William P. Lear with a Lockheed Lodestar aircraft, circa January 1953. Lear is pointing to an exhaust covering on the engine cowling, one of the modifications made to increase the aircraft's efficiency.Typed caption on verso: "#8165-D…

[William P. Lear with Lockheed Lodestar aircraft]
Photograph of William P. Lear with a Lockheed Lodestar aircraft, circa January 1953. Lear is pointing to a Lear-actuated cowl flap on the engine cowling, one of the modifications made to increase the aircraft's efficiency.Typed caption on verso:…

[William P. Lear looking out cockpit window of Beech 18 aircraft]
Photograph of William P. Lear looking out the cockpit window of a Lear, Incorporated company Beech 18 aircraft, circa 1940s-1960s. The text on the fuselage reads: "Lear / Installation and Flight Test Div." Stamped on verso: "Please return to: Lear…

[William P. Lear looking at engine of Lockheed Lodestar aircraft]
Photograph of William P. Lear looking at the engine of a Lockheed Lodestar aircraft, circa January 1953. Lear is gesturing to a modification made to the jet-exhaust system.Typed caption on verso: "Grand Rapids, Michigan: William P. Lear, Chairman of…

[William P. Lear and Robert Cummings with Learstar aircraft]
Photograph of William P. Lear (right) and Robert Cummings (left) with a Learstar aircraft, Santa Monica, California, circa 1950s. A Lear service hangar is visible in the background. Inscription on verso: "WPL and his long-time friend Bob Cummings.…

[William P. Lear and Lear, Incorporated scientist discussing circuit diagram]
Photograph of William P. Lear (left) and a Lear, Incorporated scientist discussing a circuit diagram, circa 1940s-1950s.Typed caption on verso: "No deskbound executive, W. P. Lear, Chairman of the Board Lear, Inc., works directly with his company…

[William P. Lear and Dr. Neal E. Baxter with Ryan Navion aircraft]
Photograph of William P. Lear (right) and Dr. Neal E. Baxter (right) with Baxter's Ryan Navion aircraft, July 1951. The caption notes that this photo was taken after the installation of a Lear, Incorporated L-2 autopilot.Typed caption on verso: "No.…

[William P. Lear addressing attendees of Lear Autopilot Service School]
Photograph of William P. Lear (pointing to schematic drawing) addressing attendees of the Lear Autopilot Service School, Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 1951. The caption gives details about the school and Lear's presentation.Typed caption on…

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 53, Folder 19 - "Learecorders," undated (circa 1948)]
Items from Box 53, Folder 19 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1948. Contains diagrams, manuals, specifications, and service bulletins related to Learecorders. Twelve total documents.

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 51, Folder 9 - "Rocket V-2 model finds pre-selected target," 1952 February]
Items from Box 51, Folder 9 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, February 1952. Contains a photograph and press releases related to "Missiletoe," a light-seeking V-2 model rocket developed by Lear, Incorporated engineer William F. Carr. Four…
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