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[Testing setup for Lear Fan mock-up]
Photograph of the testing setup for a Lear Fan mock-up, circa 1980.

[Test dummy being ejected from Lear Fan mock-up]
Photograph of a test dummy being ejected from a Lear Fan mock-up, circa 1980.

[Test dummy parachuting to ground during Lear Fan ejection seat test]
Photograph of a test dummy parachuting to the ground during a Lear Fan ejection seat test, circa 1980.

[Test dummy and parachute on ground after Lear Fan ejection seat test]
Photograph of a test dummy and parachute on the ground after a Lear Fan ejection seat test, circa 1980.

[Testing setup for Lear Fan mock-up]
Photograph of the testing setup for a Lear Fan mock-up, circa 1980. A man is working in the ejection seat area.

[Testing setup for Lear Fan mock-up]
Photograph of the testing setup for a Lear Fan mock-up, circa 1980.

[Shaft cutter test]
Photograph of a shaft cutter test, circa 1980.Stamped on verso: "Peel quickly."

The Future is Now! [movie script outline]
Script outline for a movie about the Lear Fan aircraft, circa 1980. 12 typed pages.

Scarf/Lear Fan First Flight
Lear Fan square scarf of red, white and blue, with Lear Fan X of blue, red, and green. Scarf is polyester with white background, red border and allover Lear Fan print, likely given out at first flight event. Made by Frankie Welch.

[Shaft cutter test]
Photograph of a shaft cutter test, December 10, 1980.Inscription on verso: "12/10/80 / ET / Shaft cutter test."
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