Arizona Boneyard, Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Jetliners eventually reach end-of-life due to airframe wear, obsolescence, or economic conditions. Some jetliners are temporarily taken off flying status, and stored in a environment conducive to preservation. Others are kept for spare parts for flying aircraft.
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To protect airliners during their storage from wind and sun damage, engines and windows are tightly covered with white, reflective materials. A sealed airliner can thus be stored safely, for years, until the time comes to return it to active duty, or salvage. Eventually, all airliners are removed permanently from service and must be scrapped.
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Airliner “boneyards” in the deserts of the State of Arizona serve several functions: temporary storage, maintenance, parts reclamation, and scrapping. Four major airplane boneyards are located in Arizona, as shown in the map below.
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Today’s image is of a boneyard to the west of Tucson, Arizona.
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Ref: http://www.airplaneboneyards.com/
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