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Mr. Bill Lear and Mr. Tony Fox discuss corporate aircraft of the future [film footage] (Item)

Film footage of a segment titled "Mr. Bill Lear and Mr. Tony Fox discuss corporate aircraft of the future," comprised of an informal conversation between businessmen Fox and Lear, circa 1970s. Lear, the primary speaker, comments on the lack of fuel efficiency in private jets and the growing need for more economically-designed corporate aircraft. He also compliments Fox on his development of the…

[Audio recording of excerpts from Institute of Aeronautical Sciences panel and Easter party with Lear associates] (Item)

Audio recording containing excerpts from an Institute of Aeronautical Sciences (IAS) panel on aircraft developments and an Easter party with Lear family and friends, circa 1950s. Typed label on reel: "Panel discussion: WPL and Gus Raspit [sic]." Inscription on back of box: "Date: June 6. Title: Lears [illegible]. [crossed out: 'Farewell party for Bill, [illegible] for Moya']. John and Dad - Gus…

[William P. Lear and Moya O. Lear with scale models of Learjet Lear Liner] (Item)

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.…

[William P. Lear looking at technical drawings of Learjet Lear Liner] (Item)

Photograph of William P. Lear looking at technical drawings of the Learjet Lear Liner, circa 1960s. Inscription on verso: "Lear Liner Model 40 / Please return to Lear Archive / Attn. Vicki DeVines, [address in Reno, Nevada]."Stamped on verso: "Lear Jet Corporation / Photograph / No. A-93 / P.O. Box 1280 / Wichita, Kansas 67201."Stamped on verso: "Lear Executive Private."

[Lear, Incorporated staff and associates with Beech D18S aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of Lear, Incorporated staff and associates with a company Beech D18S aircraft, October 13, 1948. From left to right: Lemoyne Dabbs, Mrs. Richard Mock, Barbara Brown, William P. Lear, W. K. Schon, and J. M. Brown.Typed caption on verso: "Beechcraft Model D18S / Lear, Incorporated / Lemoyne Dabbs, Mgr. of Sales, Grand Rapids / Mrs. Richard Mock, wife of the President / Miss Barbara Brown,…

[Film footage of Learstar and Lockheed L-1888 Electra] (Item)

Film footage of a Learstar (registration number N16L) and Lockheed L-1888 Electra, circa 1950s. The footage opens with the Learstar being towed into a hangar and William P. Lear boarding the airplane. The next several scenes feature Lear and an unidentified woman in the Learstar's cabin. They demonstrate the aircraft's amenities, such as adjustable seats, fold-out tables, onboard telephone,…

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 53, Folder 3 - Lear-Mitsubishi executive transport XLMU-1 proposal and correspondence, 1959-1961] (Item)

Items from Box 53, Folder 3 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, 1959-1961. Contains correspondence, a proposal, and photographs related to the Lear-Mitsubishi XLMU-1 executive transport aircraft. The captioned photographs depict William P. Lear, Ernie Schrenzel and reporter of " Mainichi Shimbun." Seven total documents.

[Audio recording of interview with William P. Lear and "Air Review" reporter] (Item)

Audio recording of an interview with William P. Lear and an "Air Review" reporter, Geneva, Switzerland, January 9, 1961. Text on reel label: "1-9 - Belgium Air Review. Geneva interview. [illegible]. Carl [illegible]. Belgium Air Review."