The 'boneyards' in Arizona, California and New Mexico are home to hundreds of retired commercial and military aircraft that are stored in the dry desert conditions to prevent them from going rusty.
Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, Lockheed and Airbus store planes at these bases, with the hope the planes will fly again. However many are eventually scrapped or used for spare parts. Have a look and do not hesitate to share your opinion.
There are thousands of aircraft not hundreds and rust is not usually an issue with aircraft - being as they are mostly aluminium. The south-western desert areas have excellent weather conditions (low corrosion) and the desert floor is hard-packed so no need for concrete hardstandings for storage of heavy items like aircraft.
