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Classic Lear Jet Foundation (CLJF) is made up of current, retired and former Lear Jet employees who have admiration and affection for the airplane, the man, the company and its employees, the business jet industry and the city where it all started (Wichita, Kansas - The Air Capital of the World) in 1962. CLJF was formed with an initial goal of acquiring the first-ever Lear Jet put into service back in 1964 and to bring it back to the city where it was built, to be restored to flying condition.

The Foundation was able to complete the purchase after receiving a generous donation from Clay Lacy of the Clay Lacy Foundation and Lynn M. Krogh, Founder and CEO of International Jet Aviation Services. Mr. Lacy and Mr. Krogh are the Primary Acquisition Sponsors, with the express purpose of completing the Foundation’s fiscal purchase of Lear Jet Model 23, Serial No. 23-003.

Now that the financial acquisition of the Lear Jet Model 23-003 is complete, we are ready to embark on the full restoration to flight processes and phases. Restoring this Lear Jet is an expensive undertaking but is critical to preserve Lear Jet history in Wichita and around the Globe. Your donation of any amount, would make a tremendous difference. We hope that you will consider it.

Classic Lear Jet Foundation is a Kansas Not-For-Profit Corporation Certified In 2022 and is a 501(C)(3) Organization.

ABOUT US


Classic Lear Jet Foundation (CLJF) is made up of current, retired and former Lear Jet employees who have admiration and affection for the airplane, the man, the company and its employees, the business jet industry and the city where it all started (Wichita, Kansas - The Air Capital of the World) in 1962. CLJF was formed with an initial goal of acquiring the first-ever Lear Jet put into service back in 1964 and to bring it back to the city where it was built, to be restored to flying condition.


The Foundation was able to complete the purchase after receiving a generous donation from Clay Lacy of the Clay Lacy Foundation and Lynn M. Krogh, Founder and CEO of International Jet Aviation Services. Mr. Lacy and Mr. Krogh are the Primary Acquisition Sponsors, with the express purpose of completing the Foundation’s fiscal purchase of Lear Jet Model 23, Serial No. 23-003.


Now that the financial acquisition of the Lear Jet Model 23-003 is complete, we are ready to embark on the full restoration to flight processes and phases. Restoring this Lear Jet is an expensive undertaking but is critical to preserve Lear Jet history in Wichita and around the Globe. Your donation of any amount, would make a tremendous difference. We hope that you will consider it.


Classic Lear Jet Foundation is a Kansas Not-For-Profit Corporation Certified In 2022 and is a 501(C)(3) Organization.

ABOUT US


Classic Lear Jet Foundation (CLJF) is made up of current, retired and former Lear Jet employees who have admiration and affection for the airplane, the man, the company and its employees, the business jet industry and the city where it all started (Wichita, Kansas - The Air Capital of the World) in 1962. CLJF was formed with an initial goal of acquiring the first-ever Lear Jet put into service back in 1964 and to bring it back to the city where it was built, to be restored to flying condition.


The Foundation was able to complete the purchase after receiving a generous donation from Clay Lacy of the Clay Lacy Foundation and Lynn M. Krogh, Founder and CEO of International Jet Aviation Services. Mr. Lacy and Mr. Krogh are the Primary Acquisition Sponsors, with the express purpose of completing the Foundation’s fiscal purchase of Lear Jet Model 23, Serial No. 23-003.


Now that the financial acquisition of the Lear Jet Model 23-003 is complete, we are ready to embark on the full restoration to flight processes and phases. Restoring this Lear Jet is an expensive undertaking but is critical to preserve Lear Jet history in Wichita and around the Globe. Your donation of any amount, would make a tremendous difference. We hope that you will consider it.



Classic Lear Jet Foundation Is A Kansas Not-For-Profit Corporation Certified In 2022 And Is A 501(C)(3) Organization.

OUR MISSION


Restore

Restore the first ever production Lear Jet model 23-003 delivered to a customer to flying condition.

Connect

Keep the story alive of the jet that started an industry by preserving a piece of legendary flight history!

Educate

Involve students of all ages in the process and the story of how the Lear Jet aircraft was born.

OUR MISSION


Restore

Restore the first ever production Lear Jet model 23-003 delivered to a customer to flying condition.

Connect

Keep the story alive of the jet that started an industry by preserving a piece of legendary flight history!

Educate

Involve students of all ages in the process and the story of how the Lear Jet aircraft was born.

OUR MERCHANDISE


  • Sands of Time

    Stark beauty of desolate dunes
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  • Beyond Boundaries

    Visual odyssey across continents
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  • Nature's Symphony

    Breathtaking colors of our planet
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  • Now you can proudly support Classic Lear Jet Foundation with your purchase of Classic Lear Jet apparel and merchandise. Check it out at Aviator’s Attic inside the Yingling Aviation building in Wichita, Kansas or you can shop online and have it shipped directly to you.


    Stop by and shop for pilot supplies, gift items and our Classic Lear Jet merchandise items at Aviator’s Attic – 2010 S Airport Rd, Wichita, KS 67209

    Shop Now
  • Sands of Time

    Stark beauty of desolate dunes
    Button
  • Beyond Boundaries

    Visual odyssey across continents
    Button
  • Nature's Symphony

    Breathtaking colors of our planet
    Button
  • OUR MERCHANDISE


    Now you can proudly support Classic Lear Jet Foundation with your purchase of Classic Lear Jet apparel and merchandise. Check it out at Aviator’s Attic inside the Yingling Aviation building in Wichita, Kansas or you can shop online and have it shipped directly to you.


    Stop by and shop for pilot supplies, gift items and our Classic Lear Jet merchandise items at Aviator’s Attic – 2010 S Airport Rd, Wichita, KS 67209

    Shop Now
  • Sands of Time

    Stark beauty of desolate dunes
    Button
  • Beyond Boundaries

    Visual odyssey across continents
    Button
  • Nature's Symphony

    Breathtaking colors of our planet
    Button
  • OUR MERCHANDISE


    Now you can proudly support Classic Lear Jet Foundation with your purchase of Classic Lear Jet apparel and merchandise. Check it out at Aviator’s Attic inside the Yingling Aviation building in Wichita, Kansas or you can shop online and have it shipped directly to you.


    Stop by and shop for pilot supplies, gift items and our Classic Lear Jet merchandise items at Aviator’s Attic – 2010 S Airport Rd, Wichita, KS 67209

    Shop Now
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