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[People attaching tail section to Learjet 23 prototype]
Photograph of people attaching the tail section to the Learjet 23 prototype, September 9, 1963. Inscription on verso: "P 14-J / Sept. 9, 1963."

[People attaching aft and forward fuselage sections of Learjet 23 prototype
Photograph of people attaching the aft and forward fuselage sections of the Learjet 23 prototype, July 31, 1963. Inscription on verso: "P5-H / July 31, 1963 / Attaching aft fuselage section to forward fuselage section."

[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…

[Men working on sections of SAAC-23 mock-up]
Photograph of men working on sections of a SAAC-23 mockup, September 29, 1961.Inscription on verso: "9-29-61."

[Men working on section of SAAC-23 mock-up]
Photograph of men working on a section of a SAAC-23 mockup, circa 1961.Stamped on verso: "Grosskople."

[Men with SAAC-23 mock-up]
Photograph of four men with a SAAC-23 mockup, circa 1961.Stamped on verso: "Grosskople."

[Men looking at door of Learjet 23 prototype]
Photograph of two men looking at the door of the Learjet 23 prototype, February 18, 1964. A third man is visible inside the aircraft performing a test with an oscillograph.Inscription on verso: "Direct read out oscillograph loaned from Century…

[Men installing new engine in Learjet 23 prototype]
Photograph of men installing a new engine in the Learjet 23 prototype, February 21, 1964.Inscription on verso: "Installing new engine on Jet #1 / 2-21-64."

[Men conducting tests on Learjet 23 prototype]
Photograph of three men conducting tests on the Learjet 23 prototype, March 16, 1964.Inscription on verso: "Flight test instruction for ground test / T-76-3A / 3-16-64."

[Memorandum to Lear Jet employees from Bob Hagan, October 9, 1963]
Memorandum to Lear Jet employees from Bob Hagan, Manufacturing Superintendent and Chief of Flight Test, October 9, 1963. Sends thanks and congratulations to employees for a job well done and shares highlights from the test flight of the Learjet 23.…
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