[Film footage of Learstar and Lockheed L-1888 Electra]

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Identifier2000-06-20_AV_010SourceThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers (2000-06-20), Audiovisual MaterialsCreatorLear, Inc.DescriptionFilm footage of a Learstar (registration number N16L) and Lockheed L-1888 Electra, circa 1950s. The footage opens with the Learstar being towed into a hangar and William P. Lear boarding the airplane. The next several scenes feature Lear and an unidentified woman in the Learstar's cabin. They demonstrate the aircraft's amenities, such as adjustable seats, fold-out tables, onboard telephone, storage areas, and bathroom facilities. The aircraft's instrument panel is also shown in one scene. The next segment, beginning at 00:02:49, features a Lockheed L-1888 Electra in flight.

The footage is in black-and-white and is silent.

Label on container: "Early Lear / Lear Star."Creation Datecirca 1950sSubjectLear, William P. (William Powell), 1902-1978Lear LearstarLockheed Model 188 Electra II FamilyCommuter aircraftAirplanes, CompanyAircraft cabinsAirplane occupantsAirplanes--CockpitsExtent1 film reel (4 min., 17 sec.) : silent, black and white ; 16 mmOriginal Format16mm (photographic film size)Bibliographic CitationThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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CollectionWilliam P. and Moya Olsen Lear PapersPersonBill Lear

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Digital FormatAVIDCMI TypeMoving ImageRights HolderOtherNotesRights: Learstar segment is likely a promotional piece by Lear, Inc. Unsure of rights status of Electra segment.File pathDigitalAssets\Archives\2000-06-20 William P and Moya Olsen Lear Papers\AVDigitized ByMedia PreserveMetadata ByOther TMOF StaffDigitized on19-Apr-22Reviewed ByAli Lane

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[Film footage of Learstar and Lockheed L-1888 Electra]