Boneyards are weird and often fascinating places, where yesterday’s high technology rusts away until the time comes for it to be turned into Coke cans. The process can take years, and during that time all manner of junk may be amassed – some of it not what you’d expect! Furthermore, some of this “junk” may eventually be reused for explosive purposes – literally – that you might find surprising…

Ever wondered what happens to a state of the art aircraft at the end of its useful service life? For those that don’t go on to museums, fate is often dealt out by the unforgiving arms and jagged claws of mechanical diggers. And while it’s a crying shame when it happens, it’s certainly an impressive sight to behold…

Modern aircraft are at the forefront of cutting edge technology and science, defying the laws of physics on a daily basis through a myriad of computer-controlled interventions. But once their service lives are over, military aircraft in particular can go from being multi-million dollar front-line hardware to mere scrap value.