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[William P. Lear with North American F-86D Sabre aircraft] (Item)
[William P. Lear with North American F-86D Sabre aircraft]
Photograph of William P. Lear holding a gyro unit while standing in front of a U.S. Air Force North American F-86D Sabre aircraft, circa 1950s.Stamped on verso: "Please return to: Lear Archive, [address in Reno, Nevada]."
Finder, Direction/Auto-Direction Finder, Lear ADF 12-E (Item)
Finder, Direction/Auto-Direction Finder, Lear ADF 12-E
Auto-direction finder with a body made out of gray metal and a white metal face plate. "Lear ADF-12E" is in black on the bottom portion of the face of the object, along with three black dials and a switch. The back has silver metal attachment components.
Gyroscope/Lear Attitude Gyro, Model 974R-1 (Item)
Gyroscope/Lear Attitude Gyro, Model 974R-1
The gyroscope is constructed out of black metal with a glass face for the front dial. There is a black label on bottom portion of the glass with the white text, "Lear Attitude Gyro Model 974R-1." The metal is cylindrical with pieces screwed together. The base has two circular openings with the text "Air Inlet" in high relief underneath. There is a short brown plastic wire with a black and silver…
Gyroscope/Nike Zeus Gyro on Platform, 1957 (Item)
Gyroscope/Nike Zeus Gyro on Platform, 1957
Gyroscope made out of black metal and steel. The main body of the object floats within a second thick black metal cylindrical form that has a bright red painted interior, along with bright green and orange painted accents along the edges. The object rests in a black metal base with three legs for support. The machinery is exposed except for a silver and golden tone metal shield that covers the top…
Gyroscope/Rate Integrating Gyro, Floating, Model 1078A (Item)
Gyroscope/Rate Integrating Gyro, Floating, Model 1078A
Rate Integrating Gyroscope made out of metal and steel. The object is cylindrical with a thick silver steel band around the center circumference. The base of the object is circular silver metal and small copper colored prongs. The main body of the object has a texturized finish. The object was adhered to a square base but is no longer attached. There is a note with information about the object…
[LJ23 Automatic Flight Control System] (Item)
[LJ23 Automatic Flight Control System]
Photograph of the LJ23 Automatic Flight Control System, circa 1960s-1970s. The components are described in the caption.Typed caption on verso: "[letterhead: 'Lear Jet Corporation / Photo Release'] Components that make up the new LJ23 Automatic Flight Control System, which is used exclusively in the Lear Jet Executive Aircraft, are shown above. / They are from left: servo, 8-pound…
[Lear AFC-70 autopilot] (Item)
[Lear AFC-70 autopilot]
Composite photograph featuring four images of the Lear AFC-70 autopilot, circa 1971-1976. The images show the interior components, as well as the fully assembled unit.Caption: "Lear Automatic Flight Control / AFC-70."
[Aircraft instrument panel outfitted with Lear AFC-70 autopilot] (Item)
[Aircraft instrument panel outfitted with Lear AFC-70 autopilot]
Photograph of an aircraft instrument panel outfitted with a Lear AFC-70 autopilot, circa 1971-1976.
[Casing and interior components of Lear AFC-70 autopilot] (Item)
[Casing and interior components of Lear AFC-70 autopilot]
Photographic slide of the casing and interior components of a Lear AFC-70 autopilot, circa 1971-1976.
[Lear AFC-70 autopilot] (Item)
[Lear AFC-70 autopilot]
Photographic slide of a Lear AFC-70 autopilot, circa 1971-1976.