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Old 02-03-2013, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by UAL T38 Phlyer View Post
Ever since Tex Johnston rolled the 707 prototype, a Boeing big-wig (President or CEO, not sure which) has supposedly told the test pilots before the first flight of any new aircraft:

"Don't roll it."
I heard that when the "Boeing big-wig" saw Tex do it and became agitated, a General standing next to him said: "Relax -- I think he just sold your airplane."
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