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The Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat Reborn: CAF SoCal’s Mission to Restore a Navy Icon

The Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing is undertaking a comprehensive restoration of its rare…

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Restoring “Sandbar Mitchell”: A Youth-Driven Revival of a WWII B-25 Bomber – Spring 2025 Update

The restoration of the WWII B-25J Sandbar Mitchell is gaining momentum at a the Warbirds…

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The Revival of Brazil’s Historic P-47 Thunderbolt: An Inside Look at the Restoration Journey

The restoration of Brazil’s historic P-47 Thunderbolt is more than a technical feat—it’s a heartfelt…

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Military Aviation Museum’s Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero Flies!

The Military Aviation Museum's Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero successfully completed its first post-restoration flight…

P-51B Mustang ‘Shillelagh’ – Spring 2025 Update

Since the last update, the restoration of the P-51B Mustang 'Shillelagh' by AirCorps Aviation has…

Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 243 and 244

Steady progress continues on Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ , with new wing ribs…

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Spitfire Mk.I P9372 Flies Again For The First Time in 85 Years

For the first time in 85 years, the skies above Biggin Hill once again echoed…

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Spooky Update: Progress Heats Up on the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s Douglas AC-47 Project

Restoration efforts are ramping up on the CAF Gulf Coast Wing’s AC-47 “Spooky” gunship as…

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Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver Project Arrives at USS Midway Museum

After 14 years of outdoor display at Pensacola, Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver BuNo 19866—recovered from California’s…

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Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 240 and 241

As most of our readers will know, Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane is under restoration to…

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Air Zoo to Restore PBY-5A Catalina Bound for Pearl Harbor

In a significant development for historic aircraft preservation, the National Naval Aviation Museum’s PBY-5A Catalina…

Adam Estes

Vultures Row Aviation’s F4U Corsair Restorations Update

At Vultures Row Aviation, Chuck Wahl is reviving the legendary Vought F4U Corsair through meticulous…

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Restored P-40 Kittyhawk ‘Ming’ Unveiled in Australia

The restored P-40E with a combat history in the 76 Squadron RAAF is now on…

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Hungarian Focke-Wulf Fw-190 Project Continues

In Hungary, a dedicated team is working to restore a rare Focke-Wulf Fw-190F-8, piecing it…

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