Restorations

Explore the latest vintage aircraft restorations from around the world, with in-depth updates on warbirds, museum projects, and rare aircraft brought back to life by skilled teams and passionate volunteers.

AirCorps Restorations
Alan Armstrong 729
Gosshawk 729
Gary Velasco 729

American Heritage Museum’s PBY-5A Catalina Restoration Project Update

An in-depth look at the American Heritage Museum’s restoration of PBY-5A Catalina BuNo 2459, the…

Moreno Aguiari

Jack McDonald’s Hawker Demon Restoration Donated for Completion in Australia

ack McDonald’s decades-long Hawker Demon restoration has been donated to a not-for-profit in Scone, NSW,…

John Parker

Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 249

Follow the restoration of Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 "Just Jane" at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage…

Moreno Aguiari

Military Aviation Museum’s SBD-5 Dauntless Restoration Advances—Can You Help Find Key Parts?

Follow the Military Aviation Museum’s SBD-5 Dauntless restoration as Pioneer Aero works on rare components…

Moreno Aguiari

AirCorps Aviation’s Piper L-4H Grasshopper – Winter 2025 Update

Follow AirCorps Aviation’s restoration of Piper L-4H Grasshopper 44-79780, a historic WWII liaison aircraft. Discover…

Moreno Aguiari

Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 248

Follow the restoration of Avro Lancaster NX611 “Just Jane” at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre,…

Moreno Aguiari

B-17 Alliance Nears Goal to Secure Permanent Hangar for Lacey Lady Restoration

The B-17 Alliance Foundation is close to purchasing the Salem, Oregon hangar that houses the…

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Scott Thompson’s B-17 Restoration Updates: Erickson Aircraft and Beyond

Historic B-17 bombers are undergoing major restorations. Erickson Aircraft replaces wing spars on 44-85718 (Thunderbird),…

Moreno Aguiari

Australia’s P-38 Lightning Restorations: Inside a World-Class Workshop

Warbird Restorations in Albion Park, Australia, is restoring two historic Lockheed P-38 Lightnings — “Dumbo”…

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Lockheed F-104D Starfighter Restoration Progresses at MAPS Air Museum

The MAPS Air Museum’s Lockheed F-104D Starfighter restoration is nearing completion. Once damaged by a…

Moreno Aguiari

Wessex Mk.31B WA214 Restoration Progresses at the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre – QLD

The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre – QLD continues restoration of Royal Australian Navy Wessex Mk.31B…

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Italian Air Force P-47D Thunderbolt Restoration

Museo Volandia restores Italian Air Force P-47D Thunderbolt MM4653, a rare postwar fighter once used…

Moreno Aguiari

Restoring the Bristol Hercules: Updates from Historical Aircraft Engines

Follow the meticulous restoration of Bristol Hercules engines at Historical Aircraft Engines in Brisbane, where…

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Castle Air Museum Begins Restoring Convair TF-102A Delta Dagger

Restoration volunteers at the Castle Air Museum work to restore a rare Convair TF-102A, a…

Adam Estes