A piece of aviation history was lost yesterday as the last of four 1/3-scale prototypes built during the development of the Northrop XB-35 Flying Wing bomber, the N9MB, crashed in a prison yard in Norco, California.
Northrop N9MB Flying Wing Destroyed in Crash
Key Takeaways:
- The last remaining Northrop N9MB Flying Wing prototype, a vital piece of aviation history, crashed in Norco, California, resulting in the loss of its pilot.
- The N9MB was a 1/3-scale model of the XB-35 bomber, which influenced the B-2 Stealth Bomber's design, and was meticulously maintained and operated by the Planes of Fame Air Museum.
- The aircraft, built in 1944 and restored over 13 years, was known for its unique design and regularly featured at airshows, with the cause of the accident currently undetermined.
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