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Subscribe to RSSAbove, Bruce Campbell relaxes in the Boeing 727-200 that he converted to a home in rural Hillsboro, Oregon. Campbell bought the used airplane from Olympic Airways, and had it flown from Athens, Greece to Portland-Hillsboro Airport. He removed the wings before towing the fuselage to his property and reattaching the wings there. (John Brecher / msnbc.com)
John Brecher / msnbc.com
The rear staircase serves as the main entry to the home, which is sited in a former walnut orchard.
John Brecher / NBCNews.com
Bill Briggs reports in the Bottom Line blog that Campbell won't subdivide the interior into rooms, as he thinks planes work well just they way they are:
“Aircraft are flying homes for people,” Campbell said. “They stay in the sky sometimes for 12 to 14 hours at a time and people have to eat and use the toilet and do almost everything else we normally do -- and all of those facilities are in there. They’re built along with lighting and climate control, everything.
“What I’m trying to demonstrate is that the conversion process can be really very simple and straightforward. If people want something different (inside), they can always redecorate.”
See more images inside and out of Cambpell's converted airplane home in this slideshow. And for even more information, see his project's website at AirplaneHome.com.
John Brecher / msnbc.com
Built in 1969, the airplane made 43,000 flights for Olympic Airways in Greece before Campbell acquired it. This image was stitched from three frames.
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If thousands more do the same thing we could use the community for a decoy during times of war--just like the British did during WWII.
Looks like CRAP inside and outside. Must not have any zoning ordances on this property or I wouldn't let him put a junkie old airplane next door to me. Actually it doesn't look very safe for a storm or bad weather.
So is he related to DB Cooper?
To each is his own. Good for him.
I could live in a more finished, less junky version. I would put carpet down, keep some of the storage bins and live more minimally.
I would be concerned that it might fly again in adverse weather conditions and wonder if this is a cost effective project or a money pit for an aviation enthusiast.
I also agree that that a better location is needed. It's an eyesore, mainly because of draining water and junk around.
I can appreciate the desire to retro fit an airplane into something other than airplane, but come one, this looks horrible on the outside and like a bomb shelter on the inside. With all the aluminum on an airplane a sleek, modern, and clean look is very possible. But this guy prefers the plastic bin and potato chip look.
DB COOPER LIVES!
Bruce needs to have the cleaning lady stop out. Also the way he has permanently set the plane looks a little haphazard and has an aero-trailer-trash look. I think he needed to slap a coat of paint on the old bird before having the camera crew come for their visit. Bruce seems to be a packrat................Having said all that, the concept is brilliant. In this configuration the structure is never goint to wear out - aluminum skin perfect.
I can't believe he couldn't do better then to set it on a stack of wood pallets. Put an old couch out front and it'll be like he is in Alabama.
Not for me, but it's fun to have quirky people like this out there. He's not hurting anybody.
I wonder how many of you posters live in glass houses? The man has a penchant for converting old airplanes to homes. Leave him to his creativity...
When he does pass on, who gets to clean up this mess? State of Oregon
interesting
The only problem would be a hurricane, he would have to place his seat in the upright position and fasten his
seat belt.
Ever see the interior of Adnan Khashoggi's 727? Or Hugh Hefner owned a black 727 back in the '70s. I think it had mink seats. Personally I would of been embarassed to share that meth head mess with the world. A mess like that is no way to run a business either. Now paint that sucker hot pink and install lots of funky neon. That would atract business and be a little less tacky.
TooFar...
Rediculous.
Very cool! A bit of an eyesore, yes, but very cool nonetheless.
Being retired & loving my home in Mich. They should put those in a park in Flordia for snowbirds to rent cheap. I would like to go to Flordia for the winter without breaking the bank & no commitment to buying down there either. This would be a perfect solution, as long as my dogs could come along.
Nothing says "home" in this plane. "Work Space", yes. But "home"? Nope.
And I cannot see a woman living in that!