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[Note from William P. Lear, circa 1960s]
Note from William P. Lear, circa 1960s. Expresses his thanks and appreciation "to each and every one of you" (likely referring to Lear Jet employees) for efforts related to Learjet 23 production. References the aircraft's first flight. One…

[Brochure for Learjet 23 aircraft]
Brochure for the Learjet 23 aircraft, circa 1964. Contains photographs and information related to the aircraft's design, production, and testing.

Lear Jet Noise Suppressor
Photographic slide of a Lear Jet Noise Suppressor installed on the engine of a Learjet 23 aircraft, circa 1960s-1970s.Inscription on slide mount: "Lear Jet Noise Suppressor / P-55."

[Buzz Nanney and others looking at door of Learjet 23 prototype ]
Photograph of Buzz Nanney (center) and two unidentified men looking at the door of the Learjet 23 prototype (tail number N801L), February 19, 1964. Inscription on verso: "Buzz Nanney / middle / PR-1000B / 2-19-1964."

[Aga Khan IV, Moya O. Lear, and William A. Sipprell with Learjet 23 aircraft]
Photograph of (from left to right) Aga Khan IV, Moya O. Lear, and William A. Sipprell with a Learjet 23 aircraft, November 1964. Hank Beaird and an unidentified man are visible inside the aircraft. Inscription on verso: "November 1964. Aga Kahn…

[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 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…

[First flight preparations of Learjet 23 aircraft]
Photographic contact sheet containing three images related to first flight preparations of the Learjet 23 aircraft (tail number N802L), March 1964. Images 1 and 2 (left and top right) show a man fueling up the aircraft. Image 3 (bottom right) shows a…

[People with Learjet 23 aircraft]
Photographic contact sheet containing four images of people with a Learjet 23 aircraft (tail number N802L), circa 1964. The verso inscription notes that these photos were taken prior to the aircraft's first flight.Inscription on verso: "Before N802L…

[People looking at Learjet 23 aircraft]
Photographic contact sheet containing two images of people looking at a Learjet 23 aircraft (tail number N802L), circa 1964.Inscription on verso: "Feb/Mar 1964 / [illegible] crew N802L."Stamped on verso: "Please return to: Lear Archive, [address and…
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