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Appreciation plaque given to William P. Lear by the National Intercollegiate Flying Association, May 1973. Two blue and silver aluminum plates are affixed to wood base. The large top plate depicts a partial side view of a bird's head with beak.Top…

Plaque given to William P. Lear by International Aerospace Hall of Fame, 1981. Text: "The International Aerospace Hall of Fame / Honors / William P. Lear / For Distinguished Aerospace Achievement / 1981."

Plaque awarded to William P. Lear for his posthumous induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, 1993. Silver metal plate mounted on wood base. Plate depicts a portrait of Lear and includes text. Text: "Patent #1,944,139 / Issued 1934 / Radio…

Recognition award given to William P. Lear by the California Aviation Council, undated.Text: "California Aviation Council / Voice of General Aviation / Recognition Award / To William P. Lear in recognition and appreciation of your valuable…

Recognition plaque given to William P. Lear by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, September 1967. Includes small brass loop on back.Text on brass plate: "William P. Lear, Sr. (M) / Luncheon Speaker / Eleventh Symposium & Banquet / 28-30…

Hall of Fame award. Wood, marble, and acrylic plaque for William P. Lear from the Consumer Electronics Association.

Gold colored rectangular plaque. The text in gold and blue on the front reads: "This certifies William P. Lear Sr. has been enshrined in the OX5 Aviation Hall of Fame by order of the Board of Directors OX5 Aviation Pioneers." There is a blue, white,…

Round memorial plaque with portrait relief of William P. Lear, circa 1970s-1990s.

Distinguished Service Award presented to William P. Lear by the Aero Club of Kansas City, circa 1960s-1970s. Engraved metal plate mounted on wood base depicts the shield logo of the Aero Club of Kansas City. A metal loop is on verso. Text: "The Aero…

Plaque presented to William P. Lear by Stead Social Club, June 26, 1971. The engraved brass plate is slightly crooked and mounted on a wood base. There is a metal hanging wire on reverse.Text: "Presented to / William P. Lear / For Outstanding…