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Photograph of four LearAvia helicopters (two Bell 206A Jetrangers and two Bell 47s) parked outside a hangar, circa 1970s.

Photograph of a LearAvia Hughes 500C helicopter (N9127F) in front of a LearAvia hangar, circa 1971-1973. A second helicopter is visible in the background.

Photograph of two Learjet 24A aircraft (visible tail number N651LJ) at the LearAvia Aircraft Service Center, circa 1970s.

Letter to Molt Taylor from William P. Lear, May 5, 1977. Discusses dual engine installation on light aircraft.

Letter (photocopy) to Sam Auld from William P. Lear, March 6, 1978. Discusses Lear's "purposes and desires" for Lear Avia and the Lear Fan after his death. Two handwritten pages.

Photograph of two men working with radio components in a LearAvia facility, circa 1970s. Inscription on slide mount: "Radio shop in hangar bldg / P-46."

Photograph of Moya O. Lear addressing attendees during the unveiling of the Learjet Lear Fan 2100 mockup, May 1979.

Photograph of Moya O. Lear addressing attendees during the unveiling of the Learjet Lear Fan 2100 mockup, May 1979.

Photograph of Moya O. Lear at the unveiling ceremony of the Learjet Lear Fan 2100 mockup, May 1979.

Parody engineering degree presented to William P. Lear by Lear employees, December 1971.Text: "Degree / BSEE / Bachelor of Science or Bull Shit Eyeball Engineering / This is to certify that William P. Lear has successfully contemplated, completed,…