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Photograph of (from left to right) Moya O. Lear, Steve Hinton, and Jerry Higgins in a meeting room, circa 1978. A large trophy bearing the portrait of William P. Lear is on the table behind them.Inscription on verso: "Steve Hinton (center) / Red…

Photographic slide of Moya O. Lear speaking to news outlets during the Lear Fan's first flight event, December 31, 1980 - January 1, 1981.

Painting (photographic reproduction) of a Lear Fan aircraft (tail number N626BL) in flight, circa 1980s.Typed caption on verso: "Ten miles to the gallon! The Lear Fan Model 2100, a revolutionary business aircraft designed by the late William P. Lear,…

Photographic slide of people looking at the propeller of a Lear Fan 2100 aircraft (N327ML), circa 1980-1983. A Lockheed T2V Seastar aircraft (tail number N6633D) is parked nearby.

Press release about a commemorative flight of the second Lear Fan prototype, June 26, 1982. Includes a handwritten list of attendees. 10 pages.

Photograph of the propeller and tail section of a Lear Fan aircraft, possibly on display or undergoing testing, October 16, 1984.Stamped on verso: "Lear Fan Photo / Oct. 16, 1984."

Photograph of a scale model of a Lear Fan aircraft, circa 1980s.Stamped on verso: "Visual Media / [address in Reno, Nevada, phone number]."

Photograph of a scale model of a Lear Fan aircraft, August 22, 1983.Stamped on verso: "Lear Fan Photo / Aug. 22, 1983."

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

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