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…
By Nigel Hitchman, with additional material by James Kightly A rare Great War era American…
The world finally has a flying Hawker Tempest! Pete Kynsey made the maiden post-restoration flight…
The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum's Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver (BuNo.83393) roared to life outside the museum's…
By Dave Söderström, Historic Australian Aircraft. In what seems almost unheard of in today’s world,…
Inside the restoration hangar of the National Museum of The U.S. Air Force, the restoration…
During our recent visit to the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton, England, we had…
As most of our readers will know, Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane is under restoration to…
By James Kightly, Commissioning Editor On the morning of September 5, 2023, the 1959 Grumman…
By Dave Homewood I made a visit on Wednesday the 30th of August to Avspecs…
By Adam Estes One of the most recognizable aircraft of the Reno Air Races, P-51D…
Via Historical Aviation Film Unit On September 1st, the ex-RNZAF FG-1D Corsair NZ5648, previously owned…
Back in April, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force (NMUSAF) announced that they…
By Nigel Hitchman Today August 25, 2023, P-51 Mustang G-CLNV was flown at Sywell Aerodrome…
By Scott Thompson of Aero Vintage The restoration of B-17G 44-85813, otherwise known as Champaign…
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