We don’t know what may really cause this to happen, but whenever we come across these huge machines sitting on vacant lands with no “owner,” it gives us a sense of excitement. As you go through this list, you will come across many aircraft that have been left on open lots, abandoned, and left to face the reality of rot. Not even knowing the real reason, we have a sense of urgency to want to know more and explore the life of these forsaken giants. The standout feature for most of these aircraft you will discover here is that they are unique and are not likely to see anywhere else. They have not been touched for years, and from the way, things are…this will possibly be their home for the rest of eternity. We are sure you will enjoy the journey you are about to embark on and approaching the end of this article, you will have the surprise of your life…Something is waiting for you there!
Two Boeing 747’s
Here we have two Boeing 747’s that were left together in this lonesome area with the only time being touched is to search for parts for other projects. The abandoned aircraft are pretty close to a city and have become the center of attraction for many tourists who go as far as to dare the height and climb to the utmost top. You can easily spot the climber on the plane to the right, but how easy is it for you to see the one on the left? Well, here’s a hint…check above the door closer to the left side of the cockpit. For a fact, these aircraft have been kept in good condition even though they are abandoned.

Two Boeing 747
Boeing 737 – Indonesia
This abandoned Boeing 737 can be found in Bali, Indonesia, and is a popular tourist attraction site. Its features indicate it had been at this location for a while, and research notes it has been there since 2007! The public has been graced lately with the release of the Boeing 737 Max – an improvement to the line of aircraft. However, now that this abandoned one has been seen, there is a major twist to the story, and people are eager to know what’s going on. Being held in position by stilts, it is clear this one will no longer be used. Also, seeing the outside is this good, we would love to see what the inside looks like.

Boeing 737 Indonesia
Scary Abandonment – Vietnam
This one somehow has a bit of spooky feeling to it, and we have to say the backdrop – foggy forest without leaves – gives it a scary touch. Based in Vietnam, it happened that this aircraft was left in the woods with no proper care and attention. In a sense, we can tell the era in which this plane was downed as the trees show clearly the aircraft was there from when they were tiny. The last 20 years have a story to tell about this place and what has happened.

Scary Abandonment Vietnam
C-54, Ganes Creek, Alaska
This C-54 now lives along a rocky creek bed after it was abandoned some years ago when the pilot operating it decided to fly extremely low, not to be noticed. No one can’t really say why this was so. Apparently, he went too low, and one of the aircraft’s engines got caught in a pine tree. The pilot then had to make an emergency landing, which turned out to be in Ganes Creek, Alaska. If you look closely, you will realize it is just about in the middle of nowhere, and the story will never be told in full about what mission the pilot was on.

C 54 Ganes Creek
Fighter Jet Gone For Good
Here is another fighter jet abandoned in the bush only this time, it is there a shorter time than the one mentioned previously. However, from the way this one looks, it seems it may be back in operation anytime as the machine is still in good shape with no form of rust anywhere. We wouldn’t;t find it too surprising if there is a boneyard erected here soon or even a runway for that matter. This poor fighter jet probably believed it would be picked up quickly after being parked here, but even after all this while, it still has not been moved.

Fighter Jet Gone For Good
B-24A-Xo Liberator
Atka Island is the home of the B-24A-CO Liberator abandoned from as far back as 1942 when the operator had to do an emergency landing. The US Navy removed its offensive armament in 1975, and based on the condition it is in – from the presentation of the shell, it is clear the emergency landing was safe. The pilot knew how to fly when he landed on this island. Also, the cold and frigid environment managed to keep the design of the aircraft intact.

B 24A Xo Liberator
Abandoned In Kazakhstan
This spacecraft was left unattended in a Vehicle Assembly Building in Kazakhstan, one of many Vehicle Assembly Buildings that have been left abandoned throughout Europe and Russia. These areas are “free spaces” because there was no more need for them after the fall of the Soviet Union. There was no more job existing in these parts when the USSR came to an end. Bear in mind, there were no employees as a result of a lack of funding. So, Kazakhstan now became home to one of these abandoned locations. We wonder what will become of it.

Abandoned In Kazakhstan
Air Force PV-1, New Zealand
This Air Force PV-1 Ventura belonged to New Zealand and was used during World War II. Apparently, the plane was left in the rainforest after being scrapped for various parts and resources. The PV-1 Ventura was used by the United States and British Air Forces as a patrol bomber and also served across different nations. The machine took its first operational flight back in 1941, and now, they are almost gone extinct. You may find a few of them across various museums in the country, and with just a few left, there are really no more of them in operation.

Air Force PV 1 New Zealand
World Airways DC-10
Wet volcano ash is the reason this World Airways DC-10 sits on its tail in this abandoned area. Apparently, the aircraft went through the height of Mount Pinatubo’s volcanic eruption in 1991. Since then, the plane has been here and seemingly will be for a very long time. The current KC-10 Extender that is now in operation was built from this model. It seems as though the aircraft here is stuck where it is, but the reality is that a brace is there to hold it in place in case it may decide to swing. If you ask us, there must be a few parts worth saving and cherishing that the company could do well with.

World Airways DC 10
U.S. Air Force Base Barracks, Israel
From the look of things here, you could easily say a disaster had struck, and it is indeed exactly what happened. Some years ago, the U.S. Air Force base barracks in Israel was flooded out, and it was a really devastating disaster. The flood took control of everything in the camp, and in the process, we can clearly see that a lot of machines and expensive equipment were damaged or rendered completely useless. What you see here is an F-16 station with a lot of abandoned aircraft that may not be used anymore.

US Air Force Base Barracks Israel
Beriev VVA-14
What you see here is the experimental Beriev VVA-14, which has lived up to what it is referred to as – experimental. How the aircraft was designed gave it the flexibility to operate over long distances and serve in anti-submarine defense riles. Interestingly, only two of these machines were created, and, yes, it did engage in flights, 107 flights, and 103 flight hours, to be exact. Based on reports about the machine, it was never used as it was originally proposed to be. There were numerous and constant changes over a 5-year period between 1971 and 1975, and before long, the machines went out of operation.

Beriev VVA14
Caught in A Smuggling Ring
Before it was abandoned here, this Columbian aircraft was used as a smuggler of illegal contraband and other bad stuff. However, its mission ended after it had to do an emergency landing on a beach close to the Mexican Army outposts. The plane was downed in Mazunte, Mexico, in the early 2000s and has since been left for the dump. With each passing year, the sand is slowly capturing a small piece of the plane, and it is obvious, too, that it has been scrapped for the stronger and more resourceful parts. For sure, this is one of the coolest-looking abandoned aircraft we have ever seen.

Caught In A Smuggling Ring
Lockheed P-38 Lightning Fighter
You will find this abandoned Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter plane in Wales, down in 1942. This amazing machine was designed by Lockheed engineer Clarence “Kelly” Johnson, who many people referred to as a legend. Johnson was also responsible for the design of the SR-71 Blackbird. The P-38 was made in such a way that it gave status to those who flew it and who were supported by it even though it was a single-seat fighter jet that didn’t give it any less of a powerful status.

Lockheed P 38 Lightning Fighter
Mitsubishi A6M Zero
Taken off Palau’s coast, this Japanese Fighter aircraft was left abandoned and is said to be an instrumental part of World War II. From the way this machine is designed, it may seem to be a Mitsubishi A6M Zero. It served during WWII as the quintessential Japanese airpower jet. Initially designed by Mitsubishi, the aircraft was also co-produced by Nakajima. Interestingly, between 1939 and 1945, more than 10,000 of these units were manufactured. The story of how this one ended up here is not readily known.

Mitsubishi A6M Zero
Aircraft Graveyard
This is an aircraft boneyard that will be in a similar status for years to come. But why? No matter the type of aircraft being operated or how many people it used to transport, once it has served its time, it will end up in a position like these F-16s you see here. Many of them may be scrapped, or they will be used as a form of attraction for aircraft lovers around the world. We will admit, though, that the view here is a beautiful one worth admiring.

Aircraft Graveyard
F4U Corsair
Many of you will have some knowledge of this aircraft pictured here. It is the F4U Corsair. It is designed so that it can withstand a lot of pressure and take on a lot of damage that may come its way. This aircraft is considered one of the fastest propeller aircraft when it comes to power-on dive. In these cases, the speed will affect the sound barrier. After serving its time in WWII, this machine was “dumped” here, and from the look of things, it seems like it will not be used again. We are sure it served great purposes for the U.S. Navy.

F4U Corsair
C-121 Lockheed Constellation
This aircraft you see here was nicknamed “Pegasus” and is a C-121 Lockheed Constellation. It was found in Pegasus Field, South Antarctica, and if the photographer stayed away for a couple more years, we can tell him/her that this plane would have been an abandoned machine that no one knows about. Here’s a fun fact you may love: A Lockheed Constellation was initially used as Eisenhower’s presidential aircraft and was nicknamed “Columbine II.” Also, it was used as the first machine to transport the Air Force One call sign. It was designed and built at Burbank, California, and was a C-121A. It only did one year in service.

C121 Lockheed Constellation
C-46 Commando
If all the aircraft left abandoned where to look as good as this C-46 Commando, it would be a good move and a fascinating feat. This one may have been taken off duty, but that doesn’t mean it has gone completely unnoticed. Interestingly, they turned it into an art attraction and is located in Churchill, Canada. It was used mostly in the 1940s as a military transport/cargo. To add to the standout features it possessed, the C-46 Commando was the first military fleet to have pressurized cabins, an admired amenity back in the days. This fleet is still used in some areas, such as in the Arctic, and even though abandoned, it is still a good one to see.

C 46 Commando
Dassault Mirage II, France
This Dassault Mirage II was abandoned at Châteaudun Air Base, a French aircraft storage facility. For the most part, in aircraft boneyards we have come across, the planes are usually in an upright position. They may not be in an orderly manner, but at least you can make your way through without getting confused about what is really going on. However, at this location, the major question might be…who flipped over those aircraft? If you want to see what previous French Air Force planes looked like, then a visit to the Châteaudun boneyard will quench your quest.

Dassault Mirage II
F4F-3 Beside The USS Lexington
Here we have an F4F-3 Wildcat, which was discovered close to the USS Lexington – Sunk. The F4F Wildcat became an esteemed fighter of the Navy/Marine Corps until it stopped in 1942. An excerpt from the National Naval Aviation Museum praises the machine. It describes it in this fashion: “It is responsible for downing 1,006 enemy aircraft and has also listed 58 aces among its pilots.” This aircraft did its bit and was successful and effective in all the works it did. Though it is now abandoned, it is very much a rich part of history. We have to give credit to Navigea Ltd. for this photo.

F4F 3 Beside The USS Lexington
MiG-21 “Fishbed” Single-Engine Fighter Jet
This is a MiG-21 that was left abandoned in Afghanistan and has gone through a lot of ripping and pulling apart. The scavengers found this hidden spot from the look of things, and they did make the most of everything they could get. Due to the visible NATO moniker, we can easily link it to being a fishbed, a single-engine fighter jet. Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau produced it. Interestingly, it was an improved version of the MiG-17 and MiG-19, both used in Korea and Vietnam. The MiG-21 has been in operation since 1953, and with the huge number of units that were made, we see why so many are actually abandoned.

MiG 21
Bell P39Q Airacobra
This is a Bell P39Q Airacobra, a very much “unloved” fighter jet, which was left abandoned at the bottom of Lake Mark-Yavr in the Russian Arctic Circle and found in 2004. From the stories we have pulled up, we learned that the pilot had to do an emergency landing, and based on the position of the aircraft here…it is evident it didn’t go too well. Soviet pilots were not too fond of the Airacobra, probably because of its features, designs, or who knows what. But, from looking at this aircraft, we are left to wonder if there are any other interesting aircraft lying under a water body waiting for us to discover them.

Bell P39Q Airacobra
Curtiss Kittyhawk
Found abandoned on the Sahara, this Curtiss Kittyhawk P-40 is the next aircraft on our list. Back in 1942, this aircraft was forced to do an emergency landing, and it was only after a Polish Oil Company went wandering in the area – the Western Desert in Egypt, that it was brought back to the real world. Funny enough, this aircraft goes by a lot of names to include Tomahawk, Kittyhawk, Gypsy Rose Lee, and Model 18. However, it depended on where you were located and the particular P-40 model you were referring to. This aircraft was also very active during World War II and was one of the top three in the US fighter war fleet.

Curtiss Kittyhawk
M-17 Helicopter Abandoned At Everest Base Camp
You can find this M-17 Helicopter abandoned and rendered useless at the Everest Base Camp. It is a living reminder for those eager to climb the mountains that the conditions the top of the mountain presents you with may put you in positions you can’t control. It is a chopper based in Russia and was designed by Kazan Helicopters. Interestingly, the fleet is still in operation today as there are over 13,000 machines that have been made since the company’s inception. The chopper abandoned at this location was used for military transport and is considered one of the most intriguing abandoned aircraft on this list.

M 17 Helicopter Abandoned At Everest Base Camp
Double AbandonmentOn Family’s Property
This plane was abandoned years ago and can be found in South America and, for sure, it will not be pulled from where it is now – maybe! A family purchased the land that once owned a lean-to airstrip and where this plane can be found. But, what is interesting about this land is that it not only has a single abandoned plane but more like two because, as you can see, there is a smaller plane with its cockpit and front galley still in place. We hope they will not overlook these amazing pieces of art and try to see what they can source from these aircraft that can be useful to any project they might have to work on.

Double AbandonmentOn Familys Property
Ford 5-AT-C, “Tin Goose”
If you know anything about the Ford 5-AT-C, then you will know the all-too famous names they give it – Ford Tri-Motor or The Tin Goose. It used to be attached to the Royal Australian Air Force and could haul a total of up to 4,000 pounds at any time. Besides, it could hold up to 17 passengers and 2 pilots at a time. From the 1920s to the 1930s, close to 200 Tin Goose’s were designed, and only about 15 of them are still in operation today. From what we see, this abandoned aircraft we see here is not a part of the 15 serviceable machines and will be stuck here, possibly forever.

Ford 5 ATC
Douglas DC-4, Gila River Memorial Airport
Here at the Gila River Memorial Airport, you will find this Douglas DC-4 that has been left to rot and come to complete dust. The Douglas DC-4 is a great aircraft designed with interesting features such as four engines and was developed by the popular engineering group, Douglas Aircraft Company. The C-54 and R5D were used as military versions in the Second World War during the 1960s in the Berlin Airlift. Since the mid-1940s, the civilian versions have been doing their rounds in the world of flight and flight-based operations.

Douglas DC 4
Another Douglas DC-4
No, you do not see doubles as you may see another Douglas DC-4 on this list. The reality is that the Gila River Memorial Airport is also the home of this abandoned aircraft. The airport this abandoned aircraft is located in the Gila River Indian Reservation is now easy to access for those who wish to take a little tour. If you happen to be in and around Arizona and are looking for something interesting to do, you can come over and take a look at history and flight life from the early years.

Another Douglas DC 4
Abandoned At Khodynka Aerodrome, Russia
This abandoned helicopter was a part of the military and can be found lying around in the Khodynka Aerodrome in Moscow, Russia. For more than 100 years, the Khodynka Aerodrome was in operation, and then in 2003, it was closed and put out of service. Since 1910, many people had the opportunity to see this area in action, but now, it lies still as a resting zone for all those civilian planes that have done their time. The location is also used as storage for old military aircraft as this Russian aircraft went out of service just a short time before the drome closed out.

Abandoned At Khodynka Aerodrome
MiG Fighter Jets – Moscow, Russia
These MiG fighter jets are also seated in the Khodynka Field in Moscow, Russia, abandoned and left for a forever future of rot and dump. After it was designed and sent out, there were many foreign air forces due to it being cheap, reliable, and resourceful. It served a great purpose as it was manufactured to be operated by a ground coordinator. However, after it did its round in the operational section of flight and war, it was lying on some domestic soil.

MiG Fighter Jets
C-47 Cargo Aircraft, Canada
This abandoned C-47 cargo plane has a rich history and one that will leave you amazed after hearing it. The story involves a pilot being forced to down this aircraft as it was in operation at -40 degrees. That sure must have been a terrible and exhausting feeling and a possible hard task to maneuver an aircraft under such circumstances. One of the good things about this abandoned aircraft is that the mountain it lies on is close to a major town. As such, it allows tourists to be able to visit and indulge a little in some intriguing history. The pilot had to hike his way to the road from the mountains to get some medical attention.

C 47 Cargo Aircraft
Soviet Ilyushin II-76 Cargo Plane
Here we have a Soviet Ilyushin II-76 Cargo Plane abandoned in a desert found in Umm Al Quwain. This aircraft is a four-engine turbofan machine that serves a myriad of purposes. Designed by Societ Union’s Ilyushin Design Bureau, the aircraft was initially created in 1967 to serve as a commercial freighter. It was made to lift heavy loads and other objects such as transporting machines and more into deep rural areas or remote communities. We can just imagine the pilots who got a chance to operate such a powerful machine as this yet look at it now – abandoned and left out of the action.

Soviet Ilyushin II
Beechcraft 65-80 Aircraft
This Beechcraft 65-80 aircraft is one of the easiest abandoned planes to be accessed as found in a hangar. Many people may know this aircraft as the Beechcraft Queen Air, which is a twin-engined light aircraft. It was designed by Beechcraft, with numerous versions of the aircraft being released between 1960 to 1978. It was also based on the Twin Bonanza and served a lot of purposes during its prime. If you are aware of the King Air series of turboprop aircraft, you will have an idea of the many purposes the Beechcraft served. Well, at least one can easily access this abandoned site.

Beechcraft 65 80 Aircraft
P-57 Sea Prince
This is an abandoned P-57 Sea Prince, which was based in the Royal Navy and was used to transport various tools and other materials for the force throughout Australia, U.K., and Thailand. The aircraft you are looking at here was left unattended at the Logan Marston Airfield in Warwickshire, England. Records indicate that more than 75 P-57s were manufactured during the time they were in full operation and were done in different variants. Interestingly, 41 of them were the P-57 Sea Prince T1 and had radar imaging designed on them. This abandoned aircraft is certainly an interesting one.

P 57 Sea Prince
Beechcraft 18 – New Hampshire
Here we see a Beechcraft 18 abandoned and lonely in New Hampshire, a designed and manufactured fleet in Wichita, Kansas. During its peak, it was one of the most used aircraft worldwide and was so because of the high number in operation. Between 1937 to November 1969, reports are that close to 9,500 units were continuously manufactured, and interestingly, hundreds of these units are still in operation to this day. However, this one pictured here is one of those that didn’t get a chance to live through the years to be in operation now, but we are sure it served its purpose.

Beechcraft 18
Honorary Mentions
This is worth being added to a special category on this list – honorable mentions. We felt the need to add this aircraft to the list even though it was not a part of the years’ operational bunch. Hopefully, you will not get angry at us for making this addition, but it will definitely be worth your while. This hovercraft presents an interesting sight, and we couldn’t go past it without highlighting it. It can be found at the former US Navy base in the Southern regions of Jacksonville, Florida, at a location known as Green Cove Springs. Sadly, it was never finished; thus, it never got a chance to fly.

Honorary Mentions
MiG-15, Kuçovë Air Base, Albania
Here in Albania, this MiG-15 was discovered at a hangar in the Kuçovë Airbase. The Soviet Union was on a mission to create many of these machines as the MiG-15, a jet fighter, served a valuable purpose. Designers Mikoyan-Gurevich manufactured the MiG-15 in 1946, and its first operational flight was within the next year – December 1947. Russia searched for an aircraft that could tackle the devastating blows from the B-29s, and the MiG-15 was the solution. It was a history-making machine for Russia, and it was able to stand against the pressure from the United States’ air superiority.

MiG 15 Kucove Air Base Albania
Antonov An-2
This aircraft was discovered abandoned after it had served its time in the Russian Forces. The Antonov An-2 was a part of the mass production that the Soviet Union was engaged in for more than 50 years. The Antonov An-2 took its first operational flight in 1947 and was in production straight up until 2001. In the later years, the plane was used mainly as a resourceful tool in manufacturing, while in the 1959s, it served in the military. This is an intriguing plane and to be left like this is truly sad.

Antonov An 2
MiG-25PU, A Two-Seat Trainer Aircraft
Abandoned in the Khodynka AirDrome, Moscow, Russia, was this MiG-25PU Two-Seat Trainer aircraft. When the aircraft made its first flight, it happened to be in the midst of a Vietnam conflict. However, when American strategists recognized what was going on, they somehow felt like it would be a hit for the North Vietnamese regions. The Soviet Union has always been developing and manufacturing fighter jets, and the MiG-25PU was one of their projects. We can imagine how cool it must have been for pilots who operated this mini machine.

MiG 25PU
Themed Abandonment
From the look of things, it seems there is some sort of theme for many of these abandoned aircraft. This aircraft here is totally different from the Douglas C-47 that was previously mentioned on this list. So, what is the theme we are referring to? Since it has nothing to do with the C-47, we would like to highlight the fact that more than 10,000 of this unit was created during its prime. It seems like a trend that each unit that has a lot manufactured often sees some of them being abandoned in places like these, and probably, we might discover a few others sooner than we believe.

Themed Abandonment
Abandoned In A Remote Area
If a drone had not flown over this region, then it is possible we would have never known that this aircraft was left abandoned in this area. Situated on an airfield in Bryson City, NC, this abandoned aircraft became a Sossamon Airfield. Bryson City is one of the most beautifully surrounded regions in North Carolina. It sits between the Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park close to the Fontina Lake’s Egress Rivers. Not many people traverse through this area daily, but as no popular roads are going through it. Interestingly, if you happen to reach this area, you deliberately wanted to visit this region.

Abandoned In A Remote Area
Douglas DC-3, Zeljava Air Base
You will find this abandoned Douglas DC-3 in the Zeljava Air Base on the Bosnian and Croatian border. Based on the history of aircraft, the Douglas DC-3 has a position of its own when designed, it changed the whole aircraft industry and what people knew it to be. Designed as a cargo/transport aircraft, it took things to another level with carrying around 21-32 passengers and up to 6,000 pounds while going for lengths up to 1,500 miles. This was never an option in the previous aircraft that were in the industry. The production of this DC-3 came to a halt in 1942 but, not too surprisingly, there are possibly thousands that are still in operation today. As you see, however, this one has completely gone to waste.

Douglas DC3
Vought F7U
This Vought F7U Cutlass was abandoned in the Appalachian Mountains and was a U.S. Navy multirole fighter jet. The model was manufactured between 1948 to 1955, with over 300 units being produced. In the production line, which represented the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, there were the likes of the F7U-1 Cutlasses, which were operated by the Blue Angels. They needed to promote the aircraft, so during an aircraft show in 1953, the team flew the jet around so others could become aware of it. Today, here we have one abandoned in this lonely area.

Vought F7U
Tied Down In Position
At the Peter O. Knight Airfield in Tampa, Florida, this abandoned aircraft is pictured tied down so it won’t get out of position. Apparently, it seems someone would use the machine but then decided it was not so much of a fun idea anymore. From the way, it seems, either a storm took away the tail of it, or a scavenger had come and made use of it. The aircraft could easily be bought and restructured into a work of art but, if you ask us, it would possibly be cheaper to get a new aircraft and let this one lie where it is.

Tied Down In Position
Abandoned In Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Here we have another abandoned aircraft that was discovered in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Aguadilla is a small region located in the northwestern part of Puerto Rico. We do not have the story as to how this aircraft ended up in this small city, but we know that it must have been through some extreme conditions. Sadly, the tropical conditions have not done the best for this aircraft over the years, as it is obvious the aircraft has gone down in shambles. It also seems one can easily step inside the aircraft as it shows easy accessibility. Like many of us, we are sure you would love to take a tour and see what life was like with an aircraft like this.

Abandoned In Aguadilla
Instrumental Machine In The Second World War
This aircraft was an instrumental machine during the Second World War and was spotted abandoned off the Icelandic coast. This machine’s size makes it seem like a passenger plane, or it does as a light cargo to transport small to medium weight loads. We are not sure who manufactured this particular plane, when it was produced, or even a model type. Besides, we cannot directly say when the aircraft went down, but it is clear where it will be there possibly for the rest of its life. It has gone far off the south-east coast close to Skaftafell National Park.

Instrumental Machine In The Second World War
Soviet n-12
Here we have a Soviet An-12, and we have to say it is a sight to behold. There is graffiti all over the machine, and surprisingly, it also sits on tracked wheels. It is clear this aircraft was once immobile, but someone needed to get it to a new location, so the developments and renovations are somehow justified. So, how does one easily move an immobile aircraft from one point to the other? Well, as you can see here, simply add a few tank wheels and get to pushing. You can find this abandoned aircraft at the Bagram Airport in Afghanistan.

Soviet N 12
Convair B-58, Rare Abandonment
This is a rare aircraft you will not see too often, whether abandoned or not. There were only 116 units manufactured, so we found it really surprising when we discovered one in an abandoned and lonely field. This aircraft pictured here is the Convair B-58 Hustler, one of the first set of operational jet bombers set for a March flight. Convair developed this abandoned B-58 Hustler and for the United States Air Force. It was used in the Strategic Air Command in the 1960s, but looking at it in this condition, we have to say it is really a sad case.

Convair B 58 Rare Abandonment
The Million-Dollar Elite Air Transportation Machine
This aircraft was once a multi-million dollar Stealth jet, which was left abandoned for years. However, it will be out of abandonment soon and sent straight for demolition. But, from the way it is shown here, we clearly see it was completely useless already. It was abandoned at the Arizona Air Force base – untouched and unnoticed for years and for years to come until they probably decided to get rid of it finally. However, before demolition was set, the aircraft was scavenged and stripped of everything that could be rendered useful for other projects. Well, it did its time!

The Millio Dollar Elite Air Transportation Machine
A 1965 Aero Commander 1121
Here we have a 1965 Aero Commander 1121 sitting in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, on display at the McVille Airport. This particular jet was used in military operations across countries such as Honduras, Panama, Chile, Israel, Uganda, Ecuador, the U.S.A., and Mexico. The model is still in operation today, not this old abandoned one, though! It is used as an exclusive commercial business jet that transports white-collar elites and other dignitaries of society. After all, it sure is a great aircraft with a stylish touch and classy feel. We would do anything to get a grand tour of the interior.

A 1965 Aero Commander 1121
We appreciate your time and energy taken to go through this list as we believed you would be happy to discover these abandoned aircraft’s likes. Thousands of other aircraft were abandoned but initially went on to get reconstruction and repurposed into something great. However, others have been left untouched for years – decades for some! They served their time whether in operation or just as designer aircraft. Many on this list have been scavenged and are only left to be given the ultimatum to be destroyed.