This Death-Defying Stunt Was The World's Introduction To The Boeing 707

In 1955, Boeing test pilot Tex Johnston performed 2 full barrel rolls in the 707 prototype over Lake Washington, stunning onlookers and making aviation history.

Why The US Air Force Still Relies On The Boeing 707 In 2025

The USAF is likely to keep the Rivet Joint flying past 2050, 90 years after entering service. The absence of a planned ...
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Boeing May Have Landed Major Defense Contract

WASHINGTON - House and Senate negotiators reached a tentative agreement Tuesday on a $22 billion plan for the Air Force to lease 100 airborne refueling tankers built from Boeing 767 commercial jets.
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A look at Reagan’s jet, the last Boeing 707 to serve as Air Force One

Before the gleaming 747s that now ferry U.S. presidents across oceans, there was a smaller, sleeker jet that carried the weight of the free world. The last Boeing 707 to serve as a primary Air Force ...
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In 1955, The First Boeing 707 Did A Barrel Roll Over Lake Washington

On August 7th, 1955, hydroplanes blasted through the waters of Lake Washington for the annual Seafair Cup races. Thousands of fans from across the Evergreen State gathered to watch, including a ...