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

Curtiss P-40N Projects for Sale in Australia via Courtesy Aircraft

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk is without doubt one of the most charismatic fighter aircraft to…

F-86F Sabre Rollout – First Engine Runs Imminent

On Wednesday, February 19th, Doug Matthews’ Classic Fighters of America rolled out their freshly-restored North…

Massive Trove of Original NAA Aircraft Drawings Saved!

Massive Trove of Original NAA Aircraft Drawings Saved! by Richard Mallory Allnutt (Editor) AirCorps Aviation…

The People’s Mosquito – Latest News – February 2020 Update

We have been following the efforts of the People’s Mosquito for some years now. The group…

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

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

Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – January 2020 Restoration Update

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

Beaufighter Restoration Recommences in Australia

The Bristol Beaufighter was a versatile combat aircraft, fulfilling many roles in WWII from night…

Hawker Typhoon RB396 – Restoration Update

For more than half a century, there has only been a single, complete example of…

Resurrecting the last North American NA-50 Fighter

The NA-50 was an export fighter which North American Aviation (NAA) designed for the Peruvian…

Moreno Aguiari

The ‘Greek Spitfire’ Flies!

We are happy to report that on January 19th, 2020 the Hellenic Air Force Museum's Supermarine Spitfire…

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVI TE392 Flies in Australia!

On Monday, January 13th, Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVIe TE392 took the skies for the first time…

Boeing N2S-2 Kaydet – CAF Dixie Wing Restoration Project

The Commemorative Air Force's Dixie Wing in Peachtree City, Georgia has a sterling reputation for…

Birdcage Corsair Downunder – January 2020 Restoration Update

It has been some time since we did an update on the restoration of Bob…

Dakota Territory Air Museum’s P-47 Update – December, 2019

Warbird Digest has just received the December, 2019 report from Chuck Cravens concerning the restoration…