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

Final Covering and Systems Work Advance on American Heritage Museumโ€™s PT-19

The American Heritage Museumโ€™s PT-19 restoration advances with authentic fabric covering complete and final fuselage…

Moreno Aguiari

Howard Hughes-Owned Douglas B-23 Dragon Reemerges at Pearland Under Restoration

A rare Douglas B-23 Dragon, once owned by Howard Hughes, has reemerged in Texas. The…

Kevin Wilkins

The Bell 47H-1 โ€œBellairusโ€: A Rare Pioneer Restored by Passion

The story of Paul Faltynโ€™s decade-long restoration of a rare Bell 47H-1 helicopterโ€”one of only…

Kevin Wilkins

Replica de Havilland Comet Fuselage Taking Shape in Wisconsin

Explore the story of the de Havilland Cometโ€”the worldโ€™s first jet airlinerโ€”and a modern effort…

American Heritage Museumโ€™s Ju 87 Stuka Project Advances

The American Heritage Museumโ€™s Ju 87 Stuka restoration progresses toward assembly, with wings, controls, and…

Moreno Aguiari

CAF Airbase Georgia P-47 Thunderbolt Restoration Project – Spring Update

CAF Airbase Georgia advances its P-47 Thunderbolt restoration with major system installations, supported by the…

Moreno Aguiari

Restoration Progress on F-104D Starfighter at MAPS Air Museum

MAPS Air Museum volunteers continue restoration work on Lockheed F-104D Starfighter 57-1322, rescued after storm…

Moreno Aguiari

Final Push to Oshkosh: American Heritage Museumโ€™s PBY-5A Catalina Nears Completion

The American Heritage Museumโ€™s PBY-5A Catalina restoration nears completion, with a debut planned for Oshkosh…

Moreno Aguiari

Building the Impossible: Inside the Westland Whirlwind Fighter Project

he Westland Whirlwind Fighter Project continues its remarkable progress, with new updates from Matt Bearman…

Kevin Wilkins

Heinkel He 115: The Restoration of a Forgotten Giant

Lorenzo Baer explores the history of the Heinkel He 115 and the ongoing effort in…

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Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 โ€˜Just Janeโ€™ โ€“ Restoration Update 258

Restoration of Avro Lancaster NX611 โ€œJust Janeโ€ advances with major component deliveries, structural repairs, and…

Moreno Aguiari

Australiaโ€™s DAP Beaufort A9-141 Restoration Advances Toward Completion

Restoration of rare Australian DAP Beaufort A9-141 advances in Queensland, with decades of work bringing…

John Parker

Restoration Begins on Rare B-24 Liberator at National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

Restoration has begun on a rare B-24 Liberator at the National Museum of the Mighty…

Moreno Aguiari

National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Announces S-3B Viking Aircraft for Static Display

The National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum has unveiled a restored S-3B Viking at NAS Cecil…

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