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.
Behind the Scenes with the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Curtiss Oriole
Following the Cradle of Aviation Museum's acquisition of a rare Curtiss Oriole, the museum assesses…
World’s Oldest F6F Hellcat Reappears on Warbird Circuit After 49 Years
After a 49-year absence from the skies, the oldest surviving Grumman F6F Hellcat makes its…
Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 259
The restoration of Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane continues at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage…
National Museum of the USAF Set to Refurbish Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster
The National Museum of the USAF begins work on restoring the last Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster,…
Turkish Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Restoration Reaches Major Milestone
The MSÖ Air & Space Museum’s Fw 190A-8/N restoration has reached a key milestone, with…
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Avenger Takes Flight After 17-Year Restoration
The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s Grumman Avenger completes its first flight after a 17-year, 50,000-hour…
From Downwind Dreams to Duster Tribute: Mike Hoffrage’s Stearman Story
Mike Hoffrage shares the story of restoring his Boeing Stearman as a tribute crop duster,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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