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title: "1 Alvin M. Johnston Quotes - Famous Test pilot"
description: "American test pilot... | Alvin Melvin \"Tex\" Johnston was an American test pilot for Bell Aircraft and the Boeing Company."
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# Alvin M. Johnston

(1914–1998)   Test Pilot

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Alvin M. Johnston was a test pilot.

## Quick Facts About Alvin M. Johnston

Born August 18, 1914

Died October 29, 1998

Profession Test Pilot

## About Alvin M. Johnston

American test pilot... \| Alvin Melvin "Tex" Johnston was an American test pilot for Bell Aircraft and the Boeing Company.

##  Quotes by Alvin M. Johnston

> [She flew like a bird, only faster.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alvin-m-johnston/she-flew-like-a-bird-only-faster/)

Alvin M. Johnston

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