[Audio recording of interview with William P. Lear and "Air Review" reporter]

[Audio recording of interview with William P. Lear and "Air Review" reporter]

Audio recording of an interview with William P. Lear and an "Air Review" reporter, Geneva, Switzerland, January 9, 1961.

Text on reel label: "1-9 - Belgium Air Review. Geneva interview. [illegible]. Carl [illegible]. Belgium Air Review."

This audio recording contains an interview with William P. Lear about the development of the Learjet and the evolution of business flying in the United States and Europe, recorded January 9, 1961. The interview is conducted by Mr. Stroobands of the European magazine Air Review and takes place at Le Ranch, the Lears’ home in Geneva, Switzerland. Topics discussed include the economic and logistical challenges of business flying, recent developments in aircraft equipment and design, business flying trends in the U.S. and Europe, and technical specifications of the Learjet. Other speakers, including Moya O. Lear and Bill Lear Junior, are also heard during the recording.

Please note that the audio is very faint in some spots and may be difficult to hear.

Introduction -- Thoughts on the business flying industry; economic and logistical challenges -- Developments in air traffic control and navigational equipment; technical specifications of the Learjet -- Letters and articles concerning the Learjet; Learjet design and construction -- Business aviation in Europe and the United States -- Conclusion

1961-01-09

1 sound reel (2 hr., 35 min., 26 sec.) : analog ; 1/4 in

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

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