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Photograph of two people with a tail component for a Lockheed Model 9 aircraft, circa 1930s.Caption: "Van Plossem Studios / 3."
Photograph of the wings of a Lockheed Model 9 Orion aircraft (wing number NC 799W) inside a Lockheed hangar, circa 1930s. This aircraft was constructed for the Detroit News.Inscription: "Van Plossem Studios / 25."
Photograph of two men working on the fuselage and tail section of a Lockheed Model 9 Orion aircraft (tail number NC-799W). "Detroit News" is painted on the fuselage.Caption: "Van Plossem Studios / 20."
Photograph of the wings of a Lockheed Model 9 Orion aircraft (wing number NC 799W) inside a Lockheed hangar, circa 1930s. This aircraft was constructed for the Detroit News.Caption: "Van Plossem Studios / 23."
Photograph of the wings of a Lockheed Model 9 Orion aircraft (wing number NC 799W) inside a Lockheed hangar, circa 1930s. This aircraft was constructed for the Detroit News.Caption: "Van Plossem Studios / 24."
Photograph of the fuselage and tail section of a Lockheed Model 9 Orion aircraft (tail number NC-799W). "Detroit News" is painted on the fuselage.Caption: "Van Plossem Studios / 21."
Photograph of a man working on a partially assembled Lockheed Model Vega aircraft, circa 1920s-1930s. The man is standing in the fuselage and attaching the wings.Caption: "Van Plossem / C-31."
Photograph of the William P. Lear and Moya O. Lear with scale models of the Learjet Lear Liner, circa 1960s. The caption notes that this photo was taken during the launch of the Lear Liner program. Inscription: "Last drinks until Lear Liner flies - WOW! Dad."Typed caption on verso: "Champagne, launching the new Lear Liner program for Lear Jet Corporation, is enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. William Pr.…
Photograph of people working on a Lockheed Vega aircraft wing in a factory, 1920s-1930s. A partially constructed aircraft is visible in the background.
Caption: "Van Plossem / C-29."