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.


Aerospace Bristol reattaches the centre wing to NZ5911, Europe’s only surviving Bristol Freighter, during its…
Following the Cradle of Aviation Museum's acquisition of a rare Curtiss Oriole, the museum assesses…
CAF Airbase Georgia continues the meticulous restoration of its rare P-47N Thunderbolt, with major progress…
Discover how the American Heritage Museum is advancing its ambitious restoration of a rare Junkers…
Scott Thompson of AeroVintage shares the latest restoration updates on the Erickson Aircraft Collection’s three…
GossHawk Aviation’s restoration of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 “White 1” takes a major step forward…
English Electric Lightning XR724 roared back to life at RAF Binbrook as volunteers successfully completed…
Deep in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, a small but determined team is quietly…
One of the most fascinating aspects of warbird history is not just the aircraft themselves—but…
The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s rare Nakajima B5N2 'Kate'—a survivor of the type that once…
The Commemorative Air Force Gulf Coast Wing is making steady progress on the restoration of…
Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane, currently under restoration to airworthy condition at the Lincolnshire…
Work continues on B-17E Desert Rat, with major progress on the cockpit controls, tail wheel…
Fresh off a year of visible progress—including the application of its Moonbeam Dream nose art—the…
After sitting derelict in the Colorado elements for more than two decades, Consolidated LB.30 Liberator…
Visitors to the Royal Automobile Club in London were treated to a remarkable piece of…
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