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Photograph of a wood mockup of a Learstar 600 aircraft, circa 1974-1979. A sign next to the mockup reads: ""Learstar 600 commuter jet / 27 passenger plus 3 crew."

Photograph of several women seated in a fuselage mockup of the Learstar 600 aircraft, circa 1974-1979.

Concept art (photographic slide) of a Learstar 600 aircraft in flight, circa 1974-1979.

Concept art (photographic slide) of a Learstar 600 aircraft taking off, circa 1974-1979.

Film footage of a segment titled "Mr. Bill Lear and Mr. Tony Fox discuss corporate aircraft of the future," comprised of an informal conversation between businessmen Fox and Lear, circa 1970s. Lear, the primary speaker, comments on the lack of fuel…

Oil painting of William P. Lear and a Learjet aircraft, circa 1970s.

Photograph of a Learjet 24 aircraft (N247LJ) at the Lear Jet facility following its record-setting around-the-world flight, Wichita, Kansas, May 26, 1966. A crowd is gathered around the aircraft and several other Lear Jet aircraft are visible in the…

Photograph of Richard M. Nixon near the open door of a Learjet 20 aircraft, May 11, 1966. A person out-of-frame holds a microphone towards Nixon.Typed caption on verso: "Richard M. Nixon flies in Lear Jet from Los Angles [Angeles] to Wichita, May 11,…

Photograph of (from left to right) William P. Lear, Dr. Forrest Bird, and Danny Kaye with a Learjet aircraft (tail number N1001A), March 13, 1966.Inscription: "'Thanks Bill' / for a memorable day in your 'impeccable accomplishment' FAA type rating…

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."