Photograph of two Lear Avionics engineers working in a lab, circa 1960s.Typed caption on verso: "Avionics Service Engineers' equipment, as shown in this view of the modern shop, permits fast, accurate analysis of autopilot malfunctions."
Photograph of Richard "Dick" Nelson, William H. "Bill" Cook, Jr., and Wheeler Warren standing in front of Cook's Grumman G-44 Widgeon aircraft, British Columbia, circa 1950s-1960s.
Inscription on verso: "1960s or 1950s. 3 Friends: (all Boeing…
Photograph of Robert L. Drake, Chief Electrical Engineer of Lear Avia, working in his office, circa 1940s. Typed caption on verso: "R. L. Drake, Chief Electrical Engineer, in his office."Inscription on verso: "Drake in his own office."
Photograph of the technical staff of the Scottish Aircraft and Engineering Company standing in front of a Burnelli (Upperçu-Burnelli) UB-14 aircraft, New Jersey, circa 1930s.
Typed in margin: "British Burnelli-UB 14. Scottish Aircraft and Engineering…
Photograph of William P. Lear (seated) and an unidentified man looking at a technical drawing, circa 1970s. An office area is visible through the window behind the men.Inscription on verso: "Lear Motors Engineering."Stamped on verso: "Bry / [address…
Photograph of William P. Lear (second from left) talking with a group of Lear Motors engineers, circa 1970s. Inscription on verso: "Lear Motors engineers."Stamped on verso: "Bry / [address and telephone number in California address]."Stamped on…
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Arthur K. Davenport and interviewer John Barth, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, June 26, 2019.
Identification badge used by Frederick W. Nette, an engineer with Lear Avia Inc., at the National Metal Congress, circa 1939-1945. The paper badge is enclosed in a clear plastic cover and has a metal safety pin back.Printed on front: "National Metal…
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Barry Latter and interviewer Dan Hagedorn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, October 28, 2015.
Documentary film about William P. Lear, produced and directed by Carol Schreder, narrated by Lloyd Bridges, released by the American Film Institute, copyright 1974. The film presents a biographical account of Lear's life and career and his…