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Abandoned Yugoslavian F-86E Fighter Jets

Bitola, North Macedonia

These dilapidated planes are now a canvas for graffiti artists. 

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These fighter jets are a relic of a darker time.
These fighter jets are a relic of a darker time.
Graffiti artists have covered the fighter jets.
These jets are slowly surrendering to the ravages of time.
The original military base has been abandoned since 1999.
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Two F-86 Sabre fighter jets are located in Bitola, North Macedonia. 

The jets were originally stationed at the Bitola Air Base, which was a major Macedonian air force base during the Cold War. The base was closed in 1999, and the jets were left abandoned. They are a reminder of the city’s history as a military base, but their condition is poor.

In recent years, the jets have become a popular target for vandals. They have been spray-painted with graffiti, and some parts have been removed.

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The fighter jets are accessible to the public.

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