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[Fuselage of Learjet 23 prototype] (Item)

Photograph of the fuselage of the Learjet 23 prototype, July 31, 1963. Inscription on verso: "P5-E / July 31, 1963 / Showing aft section joined onto forward fuselage."

[Learjet 23 fuselage undergoing testing in hydrostatic tank] (Item)

Photograph of people observing a Learjet 23 fuselage undergoing testing in a hydrostatic tank, January 15, 1964. William P. Lear (in vest) is on the left.Typed caption on verso: "Meets FAA requirements: / Both fail-safe and ultimate fatigue tests were witnessed last week by President Bill Lear (left foreground in vest), test engineers and FAA personnel. / Number Two airframe successfully withstood…

[Learjet 23 aircraft under construction in Lear's Wichita facility] (Item)

Photograph of three Learjet 23 aircraft (visible tail number N801L) under construction in Lear's Wichita facility, Kansas, February 24 1964.Typed caption on verso: "[letterhead: 'Lear Jet Corporation / Photo Release'] / 24 February 1964 / For immediate release / Progress at Lear Jet's Wichita Plant: / Number Three airframe (center foreground) is having engines and instrumentation installed prior…

[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."

[Learjet Lear Liner fuselage under construction] (Item)

Photograph of a Learjet Lear Liner fuselage under construction, circa 1960s.Stamped on verso: "Lear Jet Corporation / Photograph / No. LLM-10-2 / P.O. Box 1280 / Wichita, Kansas 67201."

[Learjet Lear Liner fuselage under construction] (Item)

Photograph of a Learjet Lear Liner fuselage under construction, circa 1960s.Stamped on verso: "Lear Jet Corporation / Photograph / No. LLM-9-C / P.O. Box 1280 / Wichita, Kansas 67201."

[Scale model of Learjet Lear Liner] (Item)

Photograph of a scale model of the Learjet Lear Liner (tail number N711LL), circa 1960s.

[Men looking at door of Learjet 23 prototype] (Item)

Photograph of two men looking at the door of the Learjet 23 prototype, February 18, 1964. A third man is visible inside the aircraft performing a test with an oscillograph.Inscription on verso: "Direct read out oscillograph loaned from Century Instrumentation used during flight test. Buzz Nanney [illegible] of head. / PR-98B / 2-18-64."

[Learjet 23 prototype undergoing fuselage side-bending test] (Item)

Photograph of the Learjet 23 prototype undergoing a fuselage side-bending test, February 25, 1964. Text on sign: "Fuselage side bending static test / 67% ultimate / 25 Feb. 2964."Inscription on verso: "Gene Koenig / middle white shirt / T-58-4E / 2-25-64."