Dude uncovers the desert jackpot of the year as he finds World War II–era biplanes in old hangar

YouTuber Jimmy – the man behind the channel Jimmys World – was invited to explore an old Nevada hangar, only to uncover a jackpot of World War II–era biplanes and parts.

What he found inside the hangar was enough to make any vintage aircraft enthusiast’s jaw drop.

Hidden away for decades, the hangar was packed with rare biplanes, original aircraft parts, and untouched engine components.

It’s the kind of discovery most collectors only dream about.

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These World War II-era biplanes were in good condition

Jimmy is known for his love of aviation.

After all, not everyone tries to buy a 1947 Cessna for $10,000 and try to get it flying again.

Naturally, when he received an invite to check out an old hangar, he gladly made the trip.

After all, disused hangars often contain hidden goodies, like this particular hangar that housed multiple classic American muscle cars.

The moment Jimmy stepped into the dusty building, he knew he’d found something special.

Lined along the walls and stacked high on shelves were engines, boxed cylinders, crankshafts, and other aircraft components.

Many still in their original packaging, coated in cosmoline grease (a rust inhibitor) for preservation.

Despite some rodent damage in a related California storage area, the majority of the collection had survived in astonishingly good condition.

The World War II–era treasure trove belonged to the viewer’s late relatives, who were passionate aviators and crop-dusting pilots from the 1930s to 1950s.

Among the standout finds was a narrow-bodied biplane built small enough to roll through a classroom doorway.

Underpowered with just a 65-horsepower engine, it was prone to forced landings but full of charm.

Another airplane turned out to be an experimental Pitts aerobatic model, which was designed for punishing 12 G maneuvers.

One radial engine, a Lycoming R‑680, looked virtually untouched after being stored since 1950 with its internals still protected by the original wax-paper coating.

Negotiating for the desert jackpot

This desert haul was too good to resist for Jimmy, who approached the hangar’s contents like a child in a candy store.

Unfortunately, he will have to wait a little longer if he wants to get his hands on it, noting that estate negotiations are still ongoing.

Nevertheless, he’s hopeful that the deal will happen in due time.

In the meantime, he promises to take his viewers on more adventures, like the time he discovered a hidden secret inside a massive abandoned Boeing 737 private jet.

If you want to see the full video of him rummaging through this World War II–era jackpot, you can check it out below:

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