Comment by Top_Presentation539 on 29/12/2024 at 12:37 UTC

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View submission: How are the Western made jets (Airbus/Boeing) operated by Russian airlines still flying considering the number of sanctions against the sale of spare service parts?

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Wait, I thought the retired f-14s are stored at that boneyard…, no?

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Comment by Eric848448 at 29/12/2024 at 14:18 UTC

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No they shredded them because parts were finding their way to Iran.

Comment by OldeFortran77 at 29/12/2024 at 16:42 UTC

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Navy admiral strolling through the boneyard, says "this baby isn't going anywhere!", taps on the fuselage, ... and it sounds very, VERY hollow.

Comment by grogi81 at 29/12/2024 at 21:22 UTC

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The critical parts - some engine seals and the structural that hold the swinging winds, are destroyed.