In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Alexander Vraciu is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a naval aviator, including his time with…
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Alexander Vraciu is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he continues to describe his wartime experiences as a naval aviator and also shares…
This two-part recording contains conversations between German and American fighter pilots regarding their military service during World War II. The conversations took place during a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and…
This two-part recording contains conversations between German and American fighter pilots regarding their military service during World War II. The conversations took place during a goodwill meeting between the American Fighter Aces Association and…
Fighter ace Armistead B. Smith, Jr. discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with Fighting Squadron 9 (VF-9) in the Mediterranean and…
Audio recording of a "Paul Harvey News" episode that mentions William P. Lear and the Learjet, February 1966.
Text on label: "Paul Harvey News 'KAKE Radio.' Broadcast: Feb. 2nd, 1966."
Audio recording of an aura reading for William P. Lear, circa 1960s.
Handwritten label on reel: "WPL - Aura reading."
Typed label on reel: "WPL - Hondorus. Feb. 25, 1968. [likely referring to a previous recording taped over by the aura…
Audio recording of band performance at Lears' Fourth of July party, Geneva, Switzerland, July 4, 1962
Typed label on reel: "July 4, 1962 party at the Ranch. WPL recounts early business career."
Handwritten on back of box: "[numerous notes crossed…
Audio recording of conversation between William P. Lear and others about his life, circa 1960s.
Handwritten label on reel: "Bill Lear. Meeting - Lear Inc. Gyro - after Lear Jet. Journalists."