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.
Replica of Iconic French Caudron Rafale C.460 Flies Again Following Meticulous Restoration
The legendary 1934 Caudron Rafale C.460 flew again following a meticulous restoration that reconnects Renaultโs…
Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum Volunteers Near Completion of an F-8 Crusader Restoration
Volunteers at the Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum are nearing completion of a major F-8…
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…
Dakota Territory Air Museumโs P-47 Update โ 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…
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 โ P-38 Restoration Report
Our good friend John Parker from WarbirdsOnlineย recently visited Historical Aircraft Restoration Ltd's workshop in Albion…
Dakota Territory Air Museumโs P-47 Update โ 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…
C-53 Skytrooper “Beach City Baby” – Winter 2021 Restoration Update
Here is the latest update from Jason Capra on progress with the resurrection of Douglas…
Fagen Fighters’ Hellcat Flies
When the world bid a happy farewell to 2020, with cautious optimism that 2021 would…
CAF Dixie Wing Crew Producing Wooden Wings
In the midst of a primarily metalworking shop at the CAF Dixie Wing, a wooden…
Your Stories: The CAF’s Harlingen Days
Your Stories is a collection of memories sent by our readers and readopted as article…
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