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
Boschung Global 729x90

Columbine II Restoration – February 2021 Update

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

Commemorative Air Force Launches “12 Planes of Christmas” Campaign

The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) today announced the launch of its “12 Planes of Christmas”…