The Wing Will Fly: Northrop B-2 Stealth Bomber

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Released May 01, 1991

Overview

Aviation pioneer Jack Northrop designed the flying wing - a breakthrough that reduced drag... increased lift... and dodged radar. Northrop fought to get the flying wing into mass production - only to lose everything. But his dream became the B2 stealth bomber, 40 years later. This documentary takes us from the early days of the aviation designer to the final production and test flights of the Northrop B-49 "Flying Wing" jet bomber, which was 50 years ahead of its time and the first true "stealth" aircraft. The film contains archival video and interviews with the original test pilots and Northrop employees.

Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

The Wing Will Fly: Northrop B-2 Stealth Bomber


Status

Released


Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Français (French)

Production Companies

  • logo for Discovery Communications

    Discovery Communications

    United States

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