Boneyard

We took a bus tour of the "Boneyard". This is a huge aerospace storage and maintenance facility adjoining Davis-Monthan Air Force Base which provides a service to all branches of the US military (over 4,200 stored aircraft) . The idea is that aircraft can be stored for both parts and to be in reserve for future service in the event that they are needed. The warm climate provides an excellent place for storing the aircraft. The soil is hard, so the aircraft can be parked on it without getting stuck. The windows are covered with a special paint to keep the sun out and prevent damage to the interior.