Alvin M. Johnston
American test pilot (1914-1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Tex Johnston" redirects here. For the baseball player, see Rankin Johnson, Sr.
Alvin Melvin "Tex" Johnston (August 18, 1914 – October 29, 1998) was an American test pilot for Bell Aircraft and the Boeing Company.
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Alvin Melvin "Tex" Johnston | |
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Born | (1914-08-18)August 18, 1914 Admire, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | October 29, 1998(1998-10-29) (aged 84) |
Known for | Boeing 367-80 barrel roll |
Spouse | Delores Honea |
Awards | 1946 Thompson Trophy 1993 National Aviation Hall of Fame |
Aviation career | |
First flight | 1925 |
Famous flights | Boeing 367-80 and B-52 test flights |
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