The haunting story of the Northrop XP-79, a "flying wing" fighter designed to ram enemy planes in world War II. Learn why this ambitious design tragically claimed the life of its test pilot, Harry Crosby, and was grounded forever after a single test flight.
0:21 - Origins of the XP-79 Project
2:09 - Design and Engineering of the XP-79
5:38 - Testing and Tragic Flight of the XP-79
7:52 - Investigation and Project Termination
9:55 - Legacy of the Northrop XP-79
XP-79: Aircraft That Cost a Pilot His Life
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