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[Lear Fan model on workbench] (Item)

Photograph of a Lear Fan model on a workbench, Reno, Nevada, 1980s.Inscription on verso: "1 - / Model prep / Reno."

Plaque/National Society of Professional Engineers, Lear Fan, 1983 (Item)

Plaque awarded to the Lear Fan by the National Society of Professional Engineers, January 1983. A framed engraved brass plate with a shield relief above an inscription is mounted to blue felt background. Text: "The National Society of Professional Engineers recognizes the Lear Fan, Reno, Nevada, as one of the ten Outstanding Engineering Achievements in the United States / 17th Annual Competition /…

Plaque/National Society of Professional Engineers, Lear Fan, 1983 (Item)

Recognition plaque for the Lear Fan from the National Society of Professional Engineers, January 1983. Includes metal hardware on back.Printed on front: "The National Society of Professional Engineers recognizes the Lear Fan, Reno, Nevada, as one of ten outstanding engineering achievements in the United States / 17th Annual Competition / January 1983."

[Lear Fan prototype at Lear facility] (Item)

Photograph of the Lear Fan prototype at a Lear facility, Reno, Nevada, December 30, 1980. The caption notes that the aircraft is awaiting stress testing.Typed caption on verso: "For immediate release / December 30, 1980 / Photo Caption: / Prototype model of New Lear Fan executive aircraft sits in static test area at manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada as it awaited stress tests. The aircraft,…

[Test pilots greeting people after flight test of Lear Fan aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of test pilots John Penney, Joe Brownlee, Mike [last name unknown], and Hank Beaird greeting people after a Lear Fan flight, Reno Stead Airport, Nevada, circa 1982. Typed caption on verso: "Reno/Stead 6/26/82 / The four FAA test pilots after their successful certification flight of the two Lear Fan Jets. [caption crossed out]." Inscription on verso: "Shaking WPL Jr hand / First Flight…