In the foreground there are some of Davis-Monthan’s numerous Skyhawks - the total approaches 200. Lockheed Neptunes repose behind them.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed Neptune P2V - СШАUSA - 1945McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk - СШАUSA - 1954

Closely packed A-4 Skyhawks have their canopies covered to prevent the greenhouse effect causing heat damage in the cockpits.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk - СШАUSA - 1954

A city of B-52s awaits demolition. Usable equipment is removed before the airframes are scrapped, and complete examples are earmarked for preservation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress - СШАUSA - 1955

Ranks of Grumman E-1 Tracers alternate with S-2 Trackers, sheltering under their AEW Radomes and folded wings. In the background stand twin-engined Convair C-131 Samaritans and Boeing KC-97s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Boeing C-97 / Model 377 Stratocruiser - СШАUSA - 1944Convair CV-240 Convair-Liner / C-131 / C-340 / C-440 - СШАUSA - 1946Grumman E-1 / WF-2 Tracer - СШАUSA - 1956Grumman S-2 Tracker / TF-1 Trader - СШАUSA - 1954

Our pilgrimage to Davis-Monthan ends with Sikorsky H-34s; their pugnacious noses face an uncertain future.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Sikorsky CH-34 / S-58 Choсtaw - СШАUSA - 1954

Tail sections of F-102 Delta Daggers stacked like unwanted gravestones.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Convair F-102 Delta Dagger - СШАUSA - 1953

The hulk of a Lockheed EC-121 rears against the sky.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed EC-121 - СШАUSA - 1951