Introduction

You’ll discover how some of the most unusual planes ever built used their strange shapes to reduce drag and improve flight. From a tiny fighter stored in a bomber to a bomber that was a wing, we’ll explore how each aircraft handled the four forces of flight—and why these experiments still influence modern aviation today.

As we delve into these extraordinary designs, you’ll learn about the innovative engineers and visionaries behind them, whose creativity pushed the boundaries of aerodynamics. Their groundbreaking concepts not only changed the course of aviation history but also paved the way for future advancements in aircraft design.