[Telegram from Colonel David C. Schilling to William P. Lear, circa 1952]
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Title
[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
Subject
Extent
1 telegram ; 23 x 35 cm
Language
Rights
Bibliographic Citation
The William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers/The Museum of Flight
Identifier
2000-06-20_text_017_01