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Recognition plaque given to William P. Lear by Society of Automotive Engineers, October 1, 1967. Panel includes easel back.Text: "Presented to William P. Lear in recognition of 25 years of active membership in the Society of Automotive Engineers /…

Appreciation plaque given to William P. Lear by the National Intercollegiate Flying Association, May 1973. Two blue and silver aluminum plates are affixed to wood base. The large top plate depicts a partial side view of a bird's head with beak.Top…

Wood plaque with engraved brass plate, 1984. Engraved text: "1984 / Ballbusters / Paul - Larry - Tom - Doug."

Photograph of six unidentified aircraft in formation, circa 1910s-1930s.Caption on envelope: "Planes in flight."

Description based on: Vol. 1, no. 1 (Oct. 26, 1917); title from caption. Latest issue consulted: Vol. 1, no. 27 (Oct. 19, 1918). Holdings Statement: v.1:no.1(1917:O​ct.26)-​v.1:no.27(1918:​Oct.1918).

Newsletter, "Plane News," Vol. 1, No. 19, March 30, 1918. Includes an article about the successes of American aviators, details about various events, and amusing anecdotes.

Small gold Caterpillar Club pin. Pin in the shape of a caterpillar with the pin back on the back.

Set of RAF pilot wings made from sterling silver and inlaid enamel. Wings are designed with a crown on top of a wreath with wings outstretched on either side. In center of wreath is raised text 'RAF' in stylized lettering. Wreath is filled in with…

Gold pin in the shape of "W.A.S.P." Two pin backs on back.

Silver WASP pilot wings. Pin in the shape of wings with diamond shape in the middle. Two pin backs on the back.