The Most Advanced Jet WWII Never Saw

From Planes That Never Flew, Season 1, Episode 1: Discover the secret origin of modern air power in this high-octane investigation into the Lockheed L133. Designed before the attack on Pearl Harbor, this revolutionary jet interceptor was decades ahead of its time, featuring cannard wings, axial-flow engines, and the world’s first afterburner.

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