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

Glyn Powell – de Havilland Mosquito Maestro

The vintage aviation community lost one of its true champions in recent days with the…

Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – November 2019 Restoration Update

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

RAAF Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk A29-446 – A Dream in Progress

For those amongst us with an avid interest in vintage military aircraft, there can be…

The People’s Mosquito – Fuselage Molds Begin to Take Shape

We have been following the efforts of the People's Mosquito for the past few years as…

Dakota Territory Air Museum’s P-47 Update – September/October, 2019

Warbird Digest has just received the September/October, 2019 report from Chuck Cravens concerning the restoration…

Douglas C-53 Skytrooper Beach City Baby – Restoration Update (Oct. 2019)

Douglas C-53 Skytrooper Beach City Baby – Restoration Update (Oct. 2019) by Jason Capra Almost…

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RAF Museum’s Westland Lysander Returned to Her Former Glory

Westland Lysander Mk.III (SD) R9215 has just re-emerged from the Michael Beetham Conservation Center at…

Macchi MB-326K Flies Again in Italy

The test flight of an Aermacchi MB-326KZ in Reggio Emilia near Bologna, Italy on Thursday,…

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Dakota Territory Air Museum’s P-47 Update – August/September, 2019

Warbird Digest has just received the August/September, 2019 report from Chuck Cravens concerning the restoration…

CAC Boomerang A46-128 – Restoration Update

Once all-but extinct, the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation (CAC) Boomerang is experiencing a healthy renaissance these…

Connecticut Air & Space Center’s FG-1D Corsair – Restoration Update

A Progress Update on the CASC's FG-1D Corsair by Jerry M. O’Neill Sunday, September 15,…

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CAF Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver – Engine Appeal

The Commemorative Air Force's SB2C-5 Helldiver is in need of our help following engine problems,…

Australian Hawker Fury FB.11 On the Road Back to Flight

Our good friend John Parker at Warbirds Online recently visited Archerfield Airport near the city…

Savoia-Marchetti S.55X Flying Boat – Rebuild Update – Summer 2019

Back in May 2016, we published a story about an ambitious project in Italy to…

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