[ZOOKER]

Used to be aircraft that could carry nuclear weapons were supposed to be kept outside in clear view of satellite pictures.

Verification of their whereabouts/condition was a condition written into strategic arms treaties. Attempts to move or scrap them had to be coordinated with the enemy.

[WhiskeyX]

Yes, and that is why you see some of the agreed upon B-52 strategic bombers at Davis-Monthan AFB with their tails and wings chopped off and lying aside their fuselages. The Tupelov TU-22M were likely part of that same nuclear armaments deal.