A Notorious Past in the Skies (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Brunswick, Georgia — Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous Boeing 727 private jet, known as the “Lolita Express,” languishes in a local aviation boneyard, its opulent interior crumbling under years of neglect and southern humidity.[1][2]
A Notorious Past in the Skies
Epstein acquired the aircraft in January 2001 through JEGE Inc., a company linked to him and Ghislaine Maxwell. Prosecutors later described it as a tool for shuttling young sex-trafficking victims to his properties worldwide. The jet logged up to 600 flight hours annually at its peak, carrying high-profile passengers including former President Bill Clinton on multiple trips.[3][1]
Flight records showed Clinton aboard for at least 27 flights to various international destinations. Other notables like Prince Andrew and Larry Summers also traveled on it. Victims, including Virginia Giuffre, recounted abuse occurring mid-flight on the padded floors and bed. Epstein sold the plane in late 2018, shortly before his arrest on federal sex-trafficking charges.[4]
Abandoned in a Remote Graveyard
The jet touched down for the last time in July 2016 at Brunswick Golden Isles Airport. Its three engines were removed soon after, and it has sat exposed on an outdoor slab at Stambaugh Aviation ever since. Dark streaks mar the white fuselage, while the interior battles mildew, insects, and a pervasive musty odor in pitch darkness without power.[1][2]
Boneyard owner Scott Stambaugh noted the plane’s severe degradation after a decade outdoors. Restoration efforts would prove monumental and prohibitively expensive. It now owes tens of thousands in storage fees, initially slated for scrapping but left intact. Neighbors include aircraft once owned by John Travolta and Peter Nygard.[1]
Chilling Contents Frozen in Time
Recent tours revealed a king-sized bed in the aft bedroom, still made with a white comforter and emergency oxygen masks overhead. Three lounges feature red crushed-velvet walls, gray half-moon couches, and mirrored areas with wooden tables. Bathrooms boast polished wood and high-pile carpets, now infested. The galley holds stacks of linen placemats.[5][1]
Disturbing personal items persist throughout:
- Johnson’s baby lotion and powder in bathroom cabinets
- Moldy shaving cream, used toothbrushes, and hair ties
- Monogrammed napkins from Epstein’s Gulfstream N909JE
- Disassembled satellite phone in a nightstand
- Ripped landline phone cord stuffed in a cockpit drawer
- Unopened Voss water bottles and dirty towels
These remnants evoke the jet’s sordid history.[4]
Congressional Scrutiny Renewed
Members of Congress continue pressing for full disclosure of Epstein’s flight logs amid recent Department of Justice releases. Lawmakers voted last year to unseal batches of files, with the latest in January 2026. The jet’s passenger manifests remain a focal point in investigations.[5]
Current owner Jet Assets Incorporated, which bought it in July 2024, has not responded to inquiries. UK authorities probe nearly 90 flights to British airports, some allegedly carrying girls from Eastern Europe. The plane, once a symbol of elite access, now stands as a corroded testament to unanswered questions.[2]
| Ownership Timeline | Details |
|---|---|
| 2001–2016 | JEGE Inc. (Epstein/Maxwell) |
| 2018 | Sold to World Aviation Services LLC |
| 2024 | Jet Assets Incorporated |
Key Takeaways
- The jet has decayed without engines for nearly 10 years in Brunswick.
- Baby products and monogrammed items hint at its past uses.
- Flight logs fuel ongoing congressional and international probes.
As the “Lolita Express” rusts away, it serves as a stark reminder of Epstein’s crimes and the powerful figures who once boarded it. What questions do these discoveries raise for you? Share in the comments.
