The Boneyard


There’s no denying the US spends a hefty sum on acquiring military equipment. But the fate of that equipment once it’s retired remains a curious question. Enter the “Boneyard” in Tucson, Arizona, a storage facility for retired military hardware. Here, decommissioned equipment finds new life through reuse or as a source of spare parts, showcasing a strategic and sustainable approach to managing these assets. Who knew so many planes could end up in one place, anyway?
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This is the final resting place for over 4,000 military aircraft. It’s the world’s largest storage center, dating back to the end of World War II.
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