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[Adults, children, and dog gathered near group of automobiles] (Item)

Photograph of adults, children, and a dog gathered near a group of automobiles, Concordia, Kansas, circa 1928. The inscription on verso notes that one of the women is Iva (Fullerton) Metz's mother (center, holding baby) and that this photo was taken during an air show.Inscription on verso: "Fullerton and [illegible] mom in center with Dick (baby) / 1928 at airshow / Concordia KS."Stamped on verso:…

[Note from "Jewell County Record" newspaper regarding article about Iva (Fullerton) Metz] (Item)

Typed note from the "Jewell County Record" newspaper regarding an article about Iva (Fullerton) Metz published on July 18, 1942. Includes the text of the article: "Congratulations to Ivalee Fullerton, as she was allowed to fly alone Sunday. She is the first girl to get 'wings,' as they call it, from the new flying field." One typed page on "Jewell County Record" stationery.

[Cessna CW-6 aircraft on display at 1929 Auto Show] (Item)

Photograph of a Cessna CW-6 aircraft (tail number 6446) on hanging display at the 1929 Auto Show, Wichita, Kansas, circa 1929. Several cars are also on display below the aircraft. Inscription on verso: "CW-6 Cessna."

Iva Metz oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Iva Metz and interviewer Geoff Nunn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, November 1, 2019.

[Learjet 23 aircraft undergoing assembly and testing] (Item)

Photograph of three Learjet 23 aircraft (one visible tail number: N801L) undergoing assembly and testing at the Lear Jet plant in Wichita, Kansas, circa 1963. Includes typed press release.Typed press release included with image: "For immediate release. Wednesday / 18 December 1963. Progress at Lear Jet's Wichita Plant: Number Two airframe (seen at far left) is now undergoing hydrostatic…

[Aerial view of Lear Jet plant in Wichita, Kansas] (Item)

Oblique aerial photograph of the Lear Jet plant in Wichita, Kansas, circa 1964. Six Learjet aircraft are parked in front of the buildings.

[Learjet 24 aircraft at Lear Jet facility following record-setting around-the-world flight] (Item)

Photograph of a Learjet 24 aircraft (N247LJ) at the Lear Jet facility following its record-setting around-the-world flight, Wichita, Kansas, May 26, 1966. A crowd is gathered around the aircraft and several other Lear Jet aircraft are visible in the background. A partially obscured sign reads "Welcome home."Typed caption on verso: "Lear Jet Model 24. Record-setting Around-The World-Flight. May…

[Learjet 23 prototype undergoing fuel tests] (Item)

Photograph of the Learjet 23 prototype undergoing fuel tests at the Lear Let plant in Wichita, Kansas, circa 1963.Inscription on verso: "Fuel tests."Stamped on verso: "Sep. 6, 1963."

[Learjet 23 prototype undergoing assembly] (Item)

Photograph of the Learjet 23 prototype undergoing assembly at the Lear Let plant in Wichita, Kansas, circa 1963.Stamped on verso: "Sep. 6, 1963."

[Learjet 23 fuselage under construction] (Item)

Photograph of a Learjet 23 fuselage under construction at the Lear's Wichita facility, Kansas, circa 1960s.Inscription on verso: "Learjet plant Wichita / Mid-60s / Fuselage of Learjet under construction."Stamped on verso: "[crossed out] Lear Jet Corporation / Photograph / No. P 97B / P.O. Box 1260 Wichita, Kansas 67201."Stamped on verso: "Please return to: Lear Archive, [address and telephone…

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