Stored US military planes in Davis-Monthan AFB

[Myth_buster_1]

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[echo 1]

Man is that a lot of F-16 in that second pic. That is more then enough to equip a few squadrons.

 

[Imran Khan]

for what they store these planes ?

 

[TexasJohn]

Because a good chunk of them can be brought back to life!

Mothballing is a pretty cool procedure. check out this site:

Protective Packaging: Aircraft Mothballing Kits

I was there last year and they were bring back to life a B-29(peacemaker) for a flying museum.

 

[kidwaibhai]

wow so many planes. why are some of B-52s intact while other are not

 

[TexasJohn]

wow so many planes. why are some of B-52s intact while other are not

The "buff" was launched in 1956. Some have been scavanged for parts, the others are intact. If I remember correctly, some of the brand new F-16s for the PAF were also stored there. It's a perfect storage place - no humidity etc.

 

[ejaz007]

Some of these F-16 might be ours. Any way we shall finally be receiving them perhaps in late 2008 or early 2009.

 

[ddrbdgzy]

is it a public message or secrtary?