That middle pic was taken when Boeing’s chief test pilot did an aileron roll in one of the original 707 test birds, I believe.
Being a Boeing machine, the maneuver probably didn’t even come close to the plane’s limits.
Neat! However, the good old T-38 could do two rolls/second with full sidestick deflection.
Now, THAT was a kick!
What "middle" picture do you mean?
Being a Boeing machine, the maneuver probably didnt even come close to the planes limits.
Not a flame, just a a minor correction.
Technically, he did a barrel roll, which is a 1-G maneuver. By definition, an aileron roll requires negative Gs, which is prohibited in all airliners, even Boeings.
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