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[Learjet 23 aircraft taking off for first flight]
Photograph of a Learjet 23 aircraft (tail number N802L) taking off for its first flight, Wichita, Kansas, October 7, 1963.Inscription on verso: "Learjet (N802L) / First flight / Oct. 7, 1963 (1750) / Wichita, Kansas / 23-002."Accompanying note with…

[Learjet 23 aircraft under construction at Lear facility]
Photograph of Learjet 23 aircraft under construction at a Lear facility, circa 1960s. Stamped on verso: "Lear Jet Corporation / Photograph / No. P 97J / P.O. Box 1260 / Wichita, Kansas 67201."

[Learjet 23 aircraft under construction in Lear's Wichita facility]
Photograph of three Learjet 23 aircraft (visible tail number N801L) under construction in Lear's Wichita facility, Kansas, February 24 1964.Typed caption on verso: "[letterhead: 'Lear Jet Corporation / Photo Release'] / 24 February 1964 / For…

[Learjet 23 aircraft]
Photograph of seven Learjet 23 aircraft (tail numbers N804LJ, N814LJ, N20S, N613W, N826LJ, N1965L, and N802L) lined up near a hangar, circa 1960s.Inscription on verso: "N804LJ - Robt. Grof Inc., FL Bob [Grof?] / N814LJ / N20S - Storer Ranch, FL. Geo…

[Learjet 23 fuselage under construction]
Photograph of a Learjet 23 fuselage under construction at the Lear's Wichita facility, Kansas, circa 1960s.Inscription on verso: "Learjet plant Wichita / Mid-60s / Fuselage of Learjet under construction."Stamped on verso: "[crossed out] Lear Jet…

[Learjet 23 fuselage undergoing testing in hydrostatic tank]
Photograph of people observing a Learjet 23 fuselage undergoing testing in a hydrostatic tank, January 15, 1964. William P. Lear (in vest) is on the left.Typed caption on verso: "Meets FAA requirements: / Both fail-safe and ultimate fatigue tests…

[Learjet 23 prototype at Lear facility]
Photograph of the Learjet 23 prototype at a Lear facility, September 10, 1963. Other aircraft undergoing construction and testing are visible in the background.Inscription on verso: "P 15-E / Sept. 10, 1963."

[Learjet 23 prototype at Lear facility]
Photograph of the Learjet 23 prototype at a Lear facility, September 10, 1963. Other aircraft undergoing construction and testing are visible in the background.Inscription on verso: "P 15-D / Sept. 10, 1963."

[Learjet 23 prototype undergoing fuselage down-bending test]
Photograph of the Learjet 23 prototype undergoing a fuselage down-bending test, February 18, 1964.Text on sign: "Fuselage down bending static test / 0% ultimate / 18 Feb. 1964."Inscription on verso: "T58-2-O / 2-18-64."

[Learjet 23 prototype undergoing fuselage side-bending test]
Photograph of the Learjet 23 prototype undergoing a fuselage side-bending test, February 25, 1964. Text on sign: "Fuselage side bending static test / 67% ultimate / 25 Feb. 2964."Inscription on verso: "Gene Koenig / middle white shirt / T-58-4E /…
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