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Photograph of the Boeing XB-15 (nose number 46), a Stinson aircraft, and several Douglas C-47 Skytrains at Bolling Field, Washington, D.C., circa 1938. An emblem depicting a Native American with a bow and arrow is painted on the XB-15's nose. The…

Photograph of several Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft and a Learadio Beech B17L Staggerwing aircraft (tail number NC 15405) at Bolling Field, Washington, D.C., circa 1938.Inscription on verso: "Douglas Army transport ships and Learadio Beechcraft.…

Photograph of a Learadio Beech 17R Staggerwing aircraft, circa 1930s-1940s.Stamped on verso: "Please credit Hans Groenhoff, [crossed out telephone number and address in New York City, New York]."Note attached to verso: "[letterhead: Norman Warren] /…

Photograph of a Learadio Beech 17R Staggerwing aircraft, circa 1930s-1940s.Stamped on verso: "Please credit Hans Groenhoff, [crossed out telephone number and address in New York City, New York]."

Photograph of William P. Lear reaching for an aircraft manual while seated in the cockpit of a Lear Learstar aircraft, circa 1950s.Inscription on verso: "Now let's see? How do you land this thing?"Inscription on verso: "Lear Avia Archive, [address in…

Photograph of William P. Lear and three unidentified men in the cabin of a Lear Learstar aircraft, circa 1950s. Lear is holding a radio.Inscription on verso: "Take a litter!"Stamped on verso: "Photo by Hans Groenhoff."

Photograph of two men wearing oxygen masks and playing cards in the cabin of a Lear Learstar aircraft, circa 1950s.Inscription on verso: "This hand 'stinks.'"Stamped on verso: "Photo by Hans Groenhoff."

Photograph of a Lear, Incorporated company Lockheed Lodestar, circa 1948. The caption notes that this aircraft was later converted to the prototype Learstar. Inscription on verso: "First Lockheed Lodestar owned by WLP -- in 1948 -- later converted to…

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.…

Photograph of (from left to right) William P. Lear, Moya O. Lear, and Tina Lear with the Lear Vapor Turbine System, circa 1970s. Stamped on verso: "Photo by V. M. Hanks, Jr. / Reorder Number 4636-35 / Copyright / [address and telephone number in San…