Airplane Boneyards List and Map
The article explores the history and function of aircraft boneyards in the American desert, where surplus military and commercial planes are stored, salvaged, or scrapped. These facilities serve as essential hubs for maintenance and parts reclamation in the aviation industry.
Why it matters
Boneyards are critical for the lifecycle management of global aviation fleets, especially during economic downturns or periods of fleet modernization.
The United States manufactured about 294,000 aircraft for WWII, and once peace was assured the military found itself with a huge surplus of aircraft.
The article provides technical and historical information about aviation logistics without bias.
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