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The Best Episodes of Planes That Never Flew

Every episode of Planes That Never Flew ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Planes That Never Flew!

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Planes That Never Flew is a Discovery Channel documentary series about experimental aircraft projects that never flew. Over four one-hour episodes, the series examined the history behind aborted projects to build two jet fighters, a

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Planes That Never Flew Season 1 Episode 1 - The Last Rocket Fighter
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Last Rocket Fighter

    S1:E1

    The British-designed Saunders-Roe SR177, an advanced rocket plane that, though capable of climbing to the very edge of space, fell victim to sabotage by a rival aircraft company.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Planes That Never Flew Season 1 Episode 2 - The American SST
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    #2 - The American SST

    S1:E2

    A documentary on the SST, America's answer to Concorde in the competition between Europe and the United States to build a supersonic airliner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Planes That Never Flew Season 1 Episode 3 - America's First Jet Fighter
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    #3 - America's First Jet Fighter

    S1:E3

    The history of 1950s icon the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, designed by engineer Clarence `Kelly' Johnson, who had previously failed in an attempt to create a supersonic fighter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Planes That Never Flew Season 1 Episode 4 - The Atomic Bomber
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    #4 - The Atomic Bomber

    S1:E4

    The story behind plans for an atomic bomber that failed to progress from the drawing board.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Last Rocket Fighter" is the best rated episode of "Planes That Never Flew". It scored 7.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/4/2003. This episode scored 7.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "The American SST".