Commercial airliners have to go somewhere when they’re no longer in use. These airplane boneyards are usually hidden away, but a YouTuber has given us a look.
A breathtaking look at classic planes in a field amongst overgrown grass and trees stunned the plane-spotting community, bringing back emotional memories and also frustration at the planes’ conditions. YouTuber JW Aviation shared the shocking footage on his channel in August 2025, showing up-close looks at airplanes that were in service from the 1990s to 2010s. The footage largely showed Boeing aircraft, including the 747-100, 747-400, A300-600, and 737-300, but a McDonnell Douglas and Airbus were also mixed in. The Boeing 747 was discontinued in the 2020s due to a demand for smaller planes, but its legacy lives on as the Queen of the Skies. Seeing the 747s in such a state left plane enthusiasts heartbroken, but JW Aviation reassured his viewers that the planes are still used for training operations.
