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By the seat of his pants [documentary film about William P. Lear] (Item)

Documentary film about William P. Lear, produced and directed by Carol Schreder, narrated by Lloyd Bridges, released by the American Film Institute, copyright 1974. The film presents a biographical account of Lear's life and career and his then-current work on a steam-powered engine. The opening segment depicts Lear supervising work on the steam engine combustor at the Lear Motors factory in Reno,…

[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."

Arthur Davenport oral history interview (Item)

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Arthur K. Davenport and interviewer John Barth, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, June 26, 2019.