FLYING WINGS: The Northrop B-2 Bomber Isn't Modern, It's a WWII Era Ghost With Successes & Failures

What if the most advanced bomber of the modern age was actually based on a "failed" design from the 1940s? Learn about one of aviation's greatest and most controversial stories. We have restored, upscaled, and colorized original footage to highlight the story of the flying wing—the radical aircraft design that was decades ahead of its time.
Our journey begins in the post-WWII era with the visionary genius, Jack Northrop. Witness his dream take flight in stunning, newly colorized detail: the massive Northrop XB-35 and its jet-powered successor, the YB-49. These were aircraft that looked like they were plucked from a science fiction movie, promising unparalleled efficiency and range. We'll show you these magnificent titans as they soared through the sky, proving the viability of a concept that baffled the world. So why were they suddenly canceled? Why was this revolutionary program shut down and the prototypes ordered destroyed in 1949? This documentary explores the myths, the political intrigue, and the shocking official story behind their demise.
For forty years, the flying wing seemed like a forgotten chapter of aviation history. Then, in 1989, the world watched in stunned silence as the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber was unveiled. The resemblance to Northrop's original vision was undeniable and shocking. How did a technology deemed a failure become the most feared and technologically advanced bomber on Earth? We connect the dots, revealing how the principles Jack Northrop pioneered were the secret ingredients to achieving stealth, creating an aircraft virtually invisible to enemy radar. See the sleek, alien form of the B-2 in crisp detail, and understand the incredible engineering that finally made Northrop's dream a terrifying reality.
But the story doesn't end there. We also uncover the ghost of what could have been: the A-12 Avenger II. This stealthy, carrier-based flying wing was meant to be the Navy's premier attack aircraft of the future. It was a multi-billion-dollar project that promised to revolutionize naval aviation before it was abruptly scrapped under a shroud of controversy. Through rare concept footage and analysis, we reveal the saga of the "Flying Dorito"—the lost brother of the B-2 that never saw service.

This is a story of genius, political maneuvering, and vindication. It’s the story of a design so perfect, it had to wait 40 years for technology to catch up.

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