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The Best Episodes of Planes That Never Flew Season 1

Every episode of Planes That Never Flew Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Planes That Never Flew Season 1!

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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
    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
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Last Rocket Fighter" is the best rated episode of "Planes That Never Flew" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/4/2003. This episode is rated 7.8 points higher than the second-best, "The American SST".