Tex Johnson Barrel-Rolls a Boeing 707 Prototype
englishelectric · 2 min · 2007 · YouTube title: Boeing 707 roll by Test Pilot Tex Johnson
Why it's here
HN cites it as a famous bit of aviation history showing the roll was a gentle 1G maneuver and salesmanship.
What it covers
Footage of Boeing test pilot Tex Johnson barrel-rolling the Boeing 707 prototype over Lake Washington, followed by his explanation of the stunt.