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
Platinum 729
Gosshawk 729
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Restoration Continues on Rare Vought F7U Cutlass at MAPS Air Museum

Volunteers at MAPS Air Museum continue restoration work on a rare Vought F7U-3 Cutlass, rescued…

Moreno Aguiari

MAPS Air Museum’s FG-1D Corsair Restoration, Spring 2026 Update

MAPS Air Museum volunteer Dave Pawski shares the latest progress on the restoration of FG-1D…

Moreno Aguiari

Final Covering and Systems Work Advance on American Heritage Museum’s PT-19

The American Heritage Museum’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 “Bellairus”: A Rare Pioneer Restored by Passion

The story of Paul Faltyn’s decade-long restoration of a rare Bell 47H-1 helicopter—one of only…

Kevin Wilkins

Replica de Havilland Comet Fuselage Taking Shape in Wisconsin

Explore the story of the de Havilland Comet—the world’s first jet airliner—and a modern effort…

American Heritage Museum’s Ju 87 Stuka Project Advances

The American Heritage Museum’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 Museum’s PBY-5A Catalina Nears Completion

The American Heritage Museum’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…

Lorenzo Lissoni Baer

Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 258

Restoration of Avro Lancaster NX611 “Just Jane” advances with major component deliveries, structural repairs, and…

Moreno Aguiari

Australia’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