Browse Items (135 total)
- Collection: Series V - Lear Jet Corporation, 1960-1974, 1984-1989, 1991-1992, 1999, undated
[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 81, Folder 10 - Model 23 (N801L) -- preliminary specifications, undated (circa 1962-1964)]
![[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 81, Folder 10 - Model 23 (N801L) -- preliminary specifications, undated (circa 1962-1964)]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/8f55a5f3dc50bb41d1bbab6a0a61d2cd.jpg "[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 81, Folder 10 - Model 23 (N801L) -- preliminary specifications, undated (circa 1962-1964)]")
Items from Box 81, Folder 10 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1962-1964. Contains two data sheets and one technical drawing for the Learjet 23. Three total items.
[Learjet 23 prototype undergoing fuel tests]
![[Learjet 23 prototype undergoing fuel tests]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/7622f18869e0541c656ba468c4d61ec2.jpg "[Learjet 23 prototype undergoing fuel tests]")
Photograph of the Learjet 23 prototype undergoing fuel tests at the Lear Let plant in Wichita, Kansas, circa 1963.Inscription on verso: "Fuel tests."Stamped on verso: "Sep. 6, 1963."
[Learjet 23 aircraft during early test flight]
![[Learjet 23 aircraft during early test flight]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/68dfdf74d52f3ab3c74fbc02261e9f22.jpg "[Learjet 23 aircraft during early test flight]")
Photograph of a Learjet 23 aircraft (tail number N801L) during an early test flight, circa 1963.
[Learjet 23 aircraft undergoing assembly and testing]
![[Learjet 23 aircraft undergoing assembly and testing]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/9e73b7096e914391f8642a129b563a11.jpg "[Learjet 23 aircraft undergoing assembly and testing]")
Photograph of three Learjet 23 aircraft (one visible tail number: N801L) undergoing assembly and testing at the Lear Jet plant in Wichita, Kansas, circa 1963. Includes typed press release.Typed press release included with image: "For immediate…
[Learjet 23 prototype undergoing assembly]
![[Learjet 23 prototype undergoing assembly]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/c87091c13fd632ef156b6309414b47bf.jpg "[Learjet 23 prototype undergoing assembly]")
Photograph of the Learjet 23 prototype undergoing assembly at the Lear Let plant in Wichita, Kansas, circa 1963.Stamped on verso: "Sep. 6, 1963."
[Learjet 23 aircraft in flight]
![[Learjet 23 aircraft in flight]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/aaddd02c9cbcfc77a5e18ce14124fae9.jpg "[Learjet 23 aircraft in flight]")
Photograph of a Learjet 23 aircraft (tail number N801L) in flight, circa 1963. The inscription notes that the aircraft is piloted by Jim Kirkpatrick and Hank Beaird, and the photograph was taken by "John" from a Learstar.
Inscription on verso: "Jim…
[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 77, Folder 4 - "My first flight on a Learjet" by John Lear, undated (circa 1963 January)]
![[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 77, Folder 4 - "My first flight on a Learjet" by John Lear, undated (circa 1963 January)]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/2b6e9057c74851f3862f5b907cf050de.jpg "[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 77, Folder 4 - "My first flight on a Learjet" by John Lear, undated (circa 1963 January)]")
Items from Box 77, Folder 4 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa January 1963. Contains an article written by John Lear describing his first flight in the Lear Jet. Includes two accompanying photographs, one of a Lear Jet in flight and…
[Wing section of Learjet 23 prototype]
![[Wing section of Learjet 23 prototype]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/1ae079f9c626033ee5bbeffe239a2101.jpg "[Wing section of Learjet 23 prototype]")
Photograph of the wing section of the Learjet 23 prototype, July 23, 1963. Inscription on verso: "P2-A / July 23, 1963 / 8 spars - count 'em for strength far beyond part 3 and part 4B flite [sic] requirements plus fail safe construction due to multi…
[Man working on wing section of Learjet 23 prototype]
![[Man working on wing section of Learjet 23 prototype]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/21076508b2caf6139d9beb0c5cbbc9ad.jpg "[Man working on wing section of Learjet 23 prototype]")
Photograph of a man working on the wing section of the Learjet 23 prototype, July 25, 1963. The forward fuselage section is visible in the background.Inscription on verso: "P3-E / July 25, 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."