Childhood dream: a man lives in an old plane in the middle of the forest for almost 20 years

The amazing story of US retiree Bruce Campbell has captivated the whole world. A 73-year-old electrical engineer pays $370 a month to live on a plane he bought for $100 from a junkyard. He considers himself the happiest person on the planet. CNBC.

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In the early 70s, Bruce Campbell paid $25 for 800 hectares of land in Hillsborough, a suburb of Portland, Oregon.

When Bruce was 15 years old, he had a dream - he saw an airplane graveyard on TV and decided that he wanted to live in one of them. In 1999, Campbell decided he would go through with it, but had no idea how to do it, so he used the help of a salvage company to find himself a plane.

“It was a huge mistake. I'll never do this again. Recycling companies are pests,” Campbell said. “I highly recommend just buying the plane intact, except for maybe the removed engines.”

After several months of searching, the company found Campbell a 200-seat Boeing 727 jetliner with an area of ​​100 square meters and weighing about 31 tons. It was found in Greece and was part of American history.

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The aircraft was used to transport the remains of airline owner Aristotle Onassis in 1975. At the time of his death, the late Greek-Argentine shipping magnate was married to former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

The Boeing 727 made 43 flights for Olympic Airways. According to aircraft records, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Senator Ted Kennedy were on board in 000 when they escorted the body of Aristotle Onassis for burial on a private island off the coast of Greece.

Campbell paid $100 for the plane, and the plane was flown from Greece to Oregon to be ready for his possession. When the plane was ready, it was towed to Campbell's land along the central streets of Hillsborough. This process included the removal of engines and other elements that would make the plane never fly again. In total, it cost $000.

“When you live in a place like this, you feel a little more satisfied with your life,” he said. “And if you’re an engineer, a scientist, or anyone who appreciates the elegance and beauty of aerospace technology, it’s simply a happier place to live.”

He spent about $15 and 000 years to turn the plane into a house.

Campbell added a makeshift shower, sink, portable washing machine, refrigerator, and a food cart from another plane that serves as his pantry.

Instead of a stove, Campbell has a microwave and a toaster, which he rarely uses. "I'm a scientist. I don't cook, so that's the minimum kitchen area,” he said.

Next to the kitchen, Campbell has a sofa that also doubles as his sleeping area and his workbench. Campbell creates high-current milliohmmeters, used primarily for testing medical equipment for electrical hazards.

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Campbell replaced the plane's composite floors with clear plexiglass to reveal the normally hidden engineering details of the Boeing 727, such as wiring harnesses, green aluminum beams and a titanium air duct on the right, reports NBCNews.

Pressure washing is his regular aircraft maintenance duty in the wet and wooded areas of the Pacific Northwest, though Campbell says the task is completed quickly on smooth-skinned aircraft.

Campbell restored the aircraft's exterior lighting, but the house is still dark enough at night that he carries a flashlight with him to navigate the uneven ground.

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His monthly expenses are $370 per month, including $220 per month for property taxes and $100 to $250 per month for electricity.

Now Campbell spends his time restoring old computer systems, repairing various electrical systems on the plane, and allowing people to come and inspect his plane.

“I have no regrets about following that call. In my experience with my guests, I believe that humanity will wholeheartedly accept this type of accommodation. We could use every jet that goes out of service,” he says.

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