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
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Military Aviation Museum SBD-5 Dauntless – Restoration Update – Summer 2024

The restoration of the Military Aviation Museum's SBD Dauntless is progressing rapidly, and here are…

National Warplane Museum’s C-130 โ€œSaigon Ladyโ€ Nearing Completion

The National Warplane Museum is nearing the completion of a Vietnam War veteran C-130A restoration.

The Military Aviation Museum’s A6M3 Zero

The Military Aviation Museum's A6M3 Zero is nearing the completion of its decades-long restoration, with…

Restoration of The First Production Cessna T-41 Mescalero

The Big South Fork Aerospace Academy, also known as the Air and Space Education Institute,…

McChord Air Museum Restoring World War II TG-4 Glider

The McChord Air Museum is Restoring a Laister-Kauffman TG-4 Aircraft

Hunter Fighter Collection’s Macchi MB-326H Restoration

Italian Jet Trainer Being Prepared for Static Display at the Entrance of Hunter Warbirds -…

Brazilian P-47 Thunderbolt Roars Again!

After two years of intensive labor and countless hours of restoration, the Brazilian P-47 Thunderbolt…

Newark Air Museum’s Chinook Restoration

Newark Air Museum is continuing its restoration efforts on a RAF Chinook by fabricating the…

National Museum of World War II Aviation’S Curtiss SB2C-1A Helldiver Flies After 45 Years

The National Museum of World War II Aviation's SB2C Helldiver Becomes the Third to Fly,…

Biggin Hill’s Spitfire MK912 Flies Again After Nine Years

The Spitfire MK912 from Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar took to the skies again after a…

World War I Aircraft Restorations at Seattle’s Museum of Flight

By Adam Estes The Museum of Flight (MOF) in Seattle, WA is known for having…

HARS’ Vietnam War Veteran Bell UH-1 Huey Flies in Australia

For the first time in 17 years, the Historic Aircraft Restoration Society's (HARS) Bell UH-1H…

Lancaster NX611 โ€˜Just Janeโ€™ โ€“ Restoration Update 225

As many of our readers are aware, Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane is being…

Red Arrows Gnat to Fly in New Zealand

The RAF jet trainer is the first of its kind in New Zealand and is…