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[Audio recording of William P. Lear's speech to Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce] (Item)

Audio recording of William P. Lear's speech to the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Michigan, circa 1960s. Handwritten label on reel: "Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. WPL." Typed label on back of box: "Wm Lear speech for Chamber of Commerce, All America City."

History 1 May 1945 to 30 June 1945 : 3711th AAF Base Unit (Factory School), Boeing Aircraft Company, 660 Ellis Avenue, Seattle 8, Washington. (Item)

Bound, hand typed. "Superfortress School." Includes bibliography and sections titled: Supporting Documents.

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 80, Folder 13 - "Patent documentation for 8-track player, cartridges, and related components," 1968 July - 1972 January] (Item)

Items from Box 80, Folder 13 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, 1968-1972. Contains correspondence, diagrams, patent copies, lists, and reports related to Lear Jet Stereo 8-track products. 27 total items.

[Frank G. Tallman oral history interview] (Item)

Stunt pilot and aviation historian Frank G. Tallman is interviewed about his collection of vintage aircraft and his work with Tallmantz Aviation. He describes his experiences restoring and flying historic warbirds and discusses the characteristics of various aircraft. Topics discussed include the capabilities of World War I-era aircraft, his thoughts on specific vintage airplanes, and his…

Volume 1 / Basic to engines [training manual] (Item)

Training manual used by Lyden H. Rien while attending the Flying Fortress School in Seattle, Washington, circa 1941-1945. Includes handwritten notes, diagrams, and worksheets.

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 107, Folder 3 - WPL patents, 1968-1990] (Item)

Items from Box 107, Folder 3 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1968-1990. Contains documents and correspondence related to various patents filed by William P. Lear. 31 total items.

[Robert D. Welden oral history interview (Part 1 of 3)] (Item)

In this three-part oral history, fighter ace Robert D. Welden discusses his military service with the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot and his time with the 356th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group, in Europe. Topics discussed include service details about the 354th Fighter Group, stories about fellow servicemen,…

[Ralph H. Wandrey oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Ralph H. Wandrey discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Pacific Theater with the 9th Fighter Squadron. Special focus on a bomber escort mission to Gusap Airfield (Papua New Guinea) on March 19, 1944. While returning from the mission, Wandrey encountered…

[John S. Thach oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace John S. “Jimmy” Thach is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time as gunnery officer and skipper of Fighting Squadron 3 (VF-3). Topics discussed include his training and service history, his development of the Thach Weave aerial combat maneuver, and his initial…

[Richard C. Lampe oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Richard C. Lampe discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Mediterranean and European Theaters with the 2nd Fighter Squadron of the 52nd Fighter Group. Topics discussed include his personal background, his…

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