The Aircraft Graveyard
First Flights with Kate Broug · Season 1 · Episode 2
Join Kate Broug as she explores a unique aviation graveyard filled with over 2,000 retired aircraft, waiting to be recycled. Hidden deep in the forest and overgrown by bush, these airplanes tell the untold stories of general aviation history. Meet Clinton McJenkin from BAS Part Sales, who shares how his team salvages valuable aircraft parts, helping aviation enthusiasts and collectors keep these historic planes alive. This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the aircraft recycling process and what happens to planes after their final flight. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind journey through aviation salvage and aircraft restoration
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Season
1
Episode
2
Air Date
12/Oct/2024
Air Time
—
Runtime
10 min
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Join Kate Broug as she explores a unique aviation graveyard filled with over 2,000 retired aircraft, waiting to be recycled. Hidden deep in the forest and overgrown by bush, these airplanes tell the untold stories of general aviation history. Meet Clinton McJenkin from BAS Part Sales, who shares how his team salvages valuable aircraft parts, helping aviation enthusiasts and collectors keep these historic planes alive. This is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the aircraft recycling process and what happens to planes after their final flight. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind journey through aviation salvage and aircraft restoration
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