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[Bill Barry, William P. Lear, A. Scott Crossfield, and Dr. William Randolph Lovelace]
Photograph of (from left to right) Bill Barry, William P. Lear, A. Scott Crossfield, and Dr. William Randolph Lovelace looking at a drawing of an aircraft, Los Angeles Airport, California, April 1960. An unidentified man is standing partly behind Lovelace.Typed Caption on verso: "Bill Lear showing plans for his new twin jet to Bill Barry (left), Scott Crossfield and Dr. Lovelace (right). L.A.…
[William P. Lear, Robert Cummings, and William Lear Jr. in Lockheed C-69 Constellation aircraft]
Photograph of (from left to right) William P. Lear, Robert Cummings, and William Lear Jr. in the cockpit of a Lockheed C-69 Constellation aircraft, Santa Monica, California, circa 1953-1956. The caption notes that a Lear autopilot is visible to the left of Cummings' shoulder.Typed caption on verso: "Date: Unknown (probably 1953-1956). Place: In front of Lear hangar, Santa Monica, California.…
[William P. Lear and Robert Cummings with Learstar aircraft]
Photograph of William P. Lear (right) and Robert Cummings (left) with a Learstar aircraft, Santa Monica, California, circa 1950s. A Lear service hangar is visible in the background. Inscription on verso: "WPL and his long-time friend Bob Cummings. Courtesy Lear Archives."
Plaque/Stanley Steamer Gift to William Lear, Photo Collage
Three photographs laminated to front of hand-carved wood panel, with letter to William P. Lear from Alfred R. Gray laminated to the back of the panel, January 21, 1974. The letter discusses the Gray family's 1920 move from Boston, Massachusetts to Los Angeles, California via a 1912 Stanley Steamer. The three sepia photographs on the front depict the Gray family and the vehicle. There is a metal…
[People with unidentified aircraft]
Photographic group portrait of people with an unidentified aircraft, circa 1920s-1930s. Tubal Claude Ryan is center front, pinning something to a man's shirt.Stamped on verso: "McDonough Photo Service / Photographs for all purposes / [address in San Diego, California]."Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items from John Fornasero's career at the Ryan Company, 1928-1937.
[Amelia Earhart climbing out of Lockheed Model 5C Vega aircraft]
Photograph of Amelia Earhart climbing out of her Lockheed Model 5C Vega aircraft after landing at Oakland Airport, California, January 12, 1935. Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland. Photograph has been hand-tinted to accentuate outlines and clarify background. Inscription on verso: "Clambering out! At right, sky heroine climbs out of the trim monoplane that…
[Amelia Earhart surrounded by people]
Photograph of Amelia Earhart surrounded by people after landing at Oakland Airport, California, January 12, 1935. Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland. Photograph has been hand-tinted to accentuate outlines and clarify background. Inscription on verso: "Air Saga Heroine! Wearied after her long vigil at the controls, Miss Earhart is shown surrounded by…
[Amelia Earhart receiving flowers]
Photograph of Amelia Earhart receiving flowers after landing at Oakland Airport, California, January 12, 1935. Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland. Photograph has been hand-tinted to accentuate outlines and clarify background. Inscription on verso: "Amelia Earhart Putnam / Weary, her epic dash ended / Jan. 12, 1935."
[Amelia Earhart surrounded by people]
Photograph of Amelia Earhart surrounded by people after landing at Oakland Airport, California, January 12, 1935. Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland. Photograph has been hand-tinted to accentuate outlines and clarify background.