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

Dakota Territory Air Museum’s P-47 Update – February, 2021

Warbird Digest has just received the February, 2021 report from Chuck Cravens concerning the restoration…

B-17E Desert Rat – March 2021 Restoration Update

Mike Kellner and his team of volunteers in Morengo, Illinois have been steadily working away…

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Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 135

As many of our readers will be well aware, Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane…

Lufthansa Lockheed Starliner Moves to Paderborn Airport in Germany

After our most recent report from Constellation connoisseur Ralph Pettersen concerning the status of President…

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WWII Combat Veteran F4U-1D Corsair Nearing First Flight

It's been some time since our last update on progress with Mike Spaulding's Vought Corsair…

CAF Rocky Mountain Wing’s TBM Avenger Regains Her Engine

The Commemorative Air Force's Rocky Mountain Wing has good news to report regarding their TBM-3E…

Columbine II Restoration – February 2021 Update

Following the profound shock and sadness we all felt in learning of Karl Stoltzfus untimely…

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Dakota Territory Air Museum’s P-47 Update – January, 2021

Warbird Digest has just received the January, 2021 report from Chuck Cravens concerning the restoration…

Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar Announces Latest Spitfire Under Restoration

As we have reported in the past, the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar and its parent…

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Hawker Typhoon Mk.Ib RB396 – January 2021 Restoration Update

Since our previous update last fall, the Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group has continued their hard…

Thunderbird: Resurrection of a Legendary Racing Mustang

Over the past several years, aviation historian Chuck Cravens has brought us regular updates regarding…

Lightnings Downunder – P-38 Restoration Report

Our good friend John Parker from WarbirdsOnline recently visited Historical Aircraft Restoration Ltd's workshop in Albion…

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Dakota Territory Air Museum’s P-47 Update – December, 2020

Warbird Digest has just received the December, 2020 report from Chuck Cravens concerning the restoration…

Military Aviation Museum’s Avenger Restoration Complete

The team at the Fighter Factory has has completed the restoration of Military Aviation Museum's…

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