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Photograph of a Lear 3-axis servo unit, circa 1940s-1950s. Typed caption: "One of the first 3-axis servo units."

Photograph of a display for the Lear F-5 autopilot, showing various components, circa 1940s-1950s. Typed caption on verso: "The F-5 Autopilot was developed by Bill Lear in the 1940's for which he was awarded the Collier Trophy. Pictured clockwise are…

Photograph of William P. Lear (left) and a Lear, Incorporated scientist discussing a circuit diagram, circa 1940s-1950s.Typed caption on verso: "No deskbound executive, W. P. Lear, Chairman of the Board Lear, Inc., works directly with his company…

Photograph of William P. Lear (right) and two Lear, Incorporated employees looking at airborne radio equipment, circa 1940s-1950s.Typed caption on verso: "William P. Lear, Chairman of the Board, Lear, Inc., consults with members of his technical…

Photograph of William P. Lear in the cockpit of the Lear Learstar aircraft, circa 1940s-1950s. Inscription on verso: "Flying [lab?] / Learstar."Stamped on verso: "Photo by Artie L. Alanis."

Photograph of Moya O. Lear on a boat, circa 1940s-1950s.Inscription on verso: "Newport."

Radio compass constructed out of black metal with a glass circular face with yellow numbering. An airplane and "Lear Orienter" is etched in white on top of the glass covering. The back portion of the compass is black cylindrical metal. In addition,…

Radio compass constructed out of black metal with a glass circular face. A sticker of an airplane and "Lear Orienter" is placed on top of the glass covering. The compass is embedded into a square piece of brown wood with a lacquer finish. There is a…

Learadio in rectangular brown wood case. Display at top with frequency range 55 - 160 in red, yellow and green, with "Learadio." 3 white plastic knobs at bottom. At center is a mesh golden brown fabric-covered speaker.

Servo Module A-5 automatic pilot equipment made out of solid black metal. There are components screwed into the main body, each circular in form. "M-1" is painted in white on the side of the object. There are two metal plates screwed into the object…