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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…

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…

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."

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."

Photograph of the fuselage of the Learjet 23 prototype, July 31, 1963. Inscription on verso: "P5-E / July 31, 1963 / Showing aft section joined onto forward fuselage."

Photograph of people attaching the wing to the Learjet 23 prototype, August 8, 1963.Inscription on verso: "P6-B / Aug. 8, 1963 / Mating and attaching wing to fuselage."

Photograph of people attaching the tail section to the Learjet 23 prototype, September 9, 1963. Inscription on verso: "P 14-J / Sept. 9, 1963."

Photograph of people attaching the tail section to the Learjet 23 prototype, September 9, 1963.Inscription on verso: "P 14-G / Sept. 9, 1963."

Photograph of the Learjet 23 prototype at a Lear facility, September 10, 1963. Other aircraft undergoing construction and testing are visible in the background.Inscription on verso: "P 15-E / Sept. 10, 1963."

Photograph of the Learjet 23 prototype at a Lear facility, September 10, 1963. Other aircraft undergoing construction and testing are visible in the background.Inscription on verso: "P 15-D / Sept. 10, 1963."