Originally Posted by
Cornish Jack
Excellent obit - in particular, at long last, acknowledgement of the 16 ship barrel roll so much more of a challenge than the (admittedly greater number) loop. Unfortunately, few of such character.
Methinks barrel rolls are relatively more gentlemanly affairs ( as demonstrated by Bob Hoover pouring a drink in his Shrike Commander ) , compared to the rather more G intensive loop ; to do it with 22 jets is mind boggling . As an earlier poster said , I would not have liked to be # 22 going over the top ....
(p.s who was that guy ?)