Military Aircraft Cross Reference

[Sonic Cruzer]

Dash 80

Yeah Tex Johnson was the pilot. I'm told the co-pilot was Guy Townsend (who commanded the first B-52 flight). Townsend is still alive and kicking while Tex died a few years ago.

http://www.boeing.com/defense-space/military/b52-strat/b52_50th/flash.html

 

[Mud Eagle]

Re: Dash 80

Yeah Tex Johnson was the pilot. I'm told the co-pilot was Guy Townsend (who commanded the first B-52 flight). Townsend is still alive and kicking while Tex died a few years ago.

For what it's worth, his name is Johnston (with a "t").