[Telegram from Colonel David C. Schilling to William P. Lear, circa 1952]

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[Telegram from Colonel David C. Schilling to William P. Lear, circa 1952]

Description

Photocopied telegram from Colonel David C. Schilling, U.S. Air Force, to William P. Lear, circa 1952. Congratulates Lear on the performance of the F-5 autopilot. Includes a photocopied article from the June 28, 1952 issue of "Newsweek," describing a transpacific flight made by Republic F-85G Thunderjets of the 31st Fighter-Escort Wing. A typed note states that the lead planes of the group were equipped with F-5 autopilots.

Date

1952-07

Extent

1 telegram ; 23 x 35 cm

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Bibliographic Citation

The William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers/The Museum of Flight

Identifier

2000-06-20_text_017_01