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Planes That Never Flew

5.020031 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

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 supersonic transport, and a nuclear-powered long range bomber.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
The Last Rocket Fighter
Apr 4, 2003
E2
The American SST
Apr 11, 2003
E3
America's First Jet Fighter
Apr 18, 2003
E4
The Atomic Bomber
Apr 25, 2003

Cast

JH
John Hedges
Narrator
GK
George Kerevan
Himself
EB
Eric Brown
Himself

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Planes That Never Flew — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Planes That Never Flew?

Planes That Never Flew is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Pluto TV and Plex in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Planes That Never Flew on Netflix?

No, Planes That Never Flew is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Pluto TV.

Is Planes That Never Flew on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Planes That Never Flew is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Planes That Never Flew for free?

Planes That Never Flew is available to stream free (with ads) on Pluto TV and Plex in United States.

How many seasons are in Planes That Never Flew?

Planes That Never Flew has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2003.

Are all episodes of Planes That Never Flew out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Planes That Never Flew are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Planes That Never Flew?

No — Planes That Never Flew ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.