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

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Identifier2000-06-20_text_017SourceThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers (2000-06-20), Box 51, Folder 10CreatorSchilling, David C., 1918-1956Newsweek, inc.DescriptionPhotocopied 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.Creation Date1952-07SubjectLear, Inc.Lear, William P. (William Powell), 1902-1978Schilling, David C., 1918-1956Airplanes, MilitaryUnited States. Air ForceRepublic F-84G ThunderjetAutomatic pilot (Airplanes)Extent1 telegram ; 23 x 35 cmLanguageEnglishOriginal FormatclippingscorrespondencetelegramsBibliographic CitationThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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