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LearJet calls it a day
At the end of this month, LearJet production will cease in Wichita. Founded in 1967 by legendary genius Bill Lear, the company produced over 3000 business jets. LearJet literally invented and defined the term "luxury business class aircraft". This photo shows the very first Model 23 to roll off the production line. LearJet is now looking for anyone in this photo to be present for a special event when the last Learjet rolls off the line later this month.
My dad worked in Customer Service starting in 1968, doing repairs and mods on LearJets until he retired in 1999. He actually knew Bill Lear, aka "The Old Man", so he's not in this photo - but he knew a bunch of these people, and all of them have passed away or moved far from Wichita after retirement. It will be a sad day in history, and for Wichita when production ceases. Customer Services and Spare Parts will continue for years to come (hopefully).
My dad worked in Customer Service starting in 1968, doing repairs and mods on LearJets until he retired in 1999. He actually knew Bill Lear, aka "The Old Man", so he's not in this photo - but he knew a bunch of these people, and all of them have passed away or moved far from Wichita after retirement. It will be a sad day in history, and for Wichita when production ceases. Customer Services and Spare Parts will continue for years to come (hopefully).
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