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Boeing 707 roll by Test Pilot Tex Johnson
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Footage of Boeing test pilot Tex Johnson barrel-rolling the Boeing 707 prototype over Lake Washington, followed by his explanation of the stunt.
HN cites it as a famous bit of aviation history showing the roll was a gentle 1G maneuver and salesmanship.
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