[William P. Lear waving from cockpit of Morane-Saulnier M.S.760A Paris aircraft]

Photograph of William P. Lear waving from the cockpit of a Morane-Saulnier M.S.760A Paris aircraft (tail number N760H), Santa Monica Municipal Airport, California, circa 1950s-1960s. An unidentified man is seated behind Lear. The caption notes that the aircraft is owned by the Timken Roller Bearing Company.

Typed caption on verso: "First U. S. jet-powered business plane, Moraine-Saulnier [sic] MS-760 visits Santa Monica Municipal Airport. W. P. Lear, chairman of the board, Lear, Inc., is shown at the controls just prior to takeoff. Twin jet is owned by Timken Roller Bearing Company. "

Stamped on verso: "Hullibarger's Photography, [address and telephone numbers in Playa del Rey, California]. No: 2237-9."