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
United Fuel Cells
Gary Velasco 729

Lancaster NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 229

Steady Progress: Restoring 'Just Jane' to the Skies at East Kirkby

Moreno Aguiari

Scott Thompson’s B-17 Updates From Madras

Scott Thompson of AeroVintage recently shared an update on the AeroVintage website about two of…

Moreno Aguiari

B-17 Alliance Foundation Hosts Fundraiser To Support B-17 Lacey Lady Restoration

Restoring History: The B-17 *Lacey Lady* and a World War II-Themed Big Band Dance Supporting…

Moreno Aguiari

CAF P-47N Thunderbolt – Restoration Update – Winter 2024

Back in October, we provided an update on the restoration progress of the Commemorative Air…

Moreno Aguiari

Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Fokker D.VII Replica Project

The World War I fighter replica with a rare Liberty L-6 engine undergoes restoration for…

Adam Estes

A Caproni Ca.310 Libeccio Takes Shape in Norway

The last surviving example of this World WarII Italian reconnaissance bomber undergoes a unique mixed-media…

Adam Estes

Hawker Typhoon Preservation Group Achieves Major Milestone

The first phase of the Hawker Typhoon RB396 rebuild was completed on October 30, 2024,…

Moreno Aguiari

AirCorps Aviation’s Piper L-4H Restoration Report – Fall 2024 Update

AirCorps Aviation's L-4 Grasshopper rebuild making great progress!

Cadet Air Corps Museum AT-10 Restoration Report – Winter 2024

Beech AT-10 Wichita restoration continues to make great progress at AirCorps Aviation!

Mid America Flight Museum Releases Update on B-17G ‘Thunderbird’

The Fortress will receive a new color scheme and the name 'We the People.'

Adam Estes

Matt’s Gnat: A Red Arrows Jet Restoration Downunder

As  reported by Vintage Aviation News earlier this year, Folland Gnat XR987 — now with…

Zac Yates

Buyer Sought for Vought O3U-3 Corsair Reproduction

Vought Heritage Foundation seeking a buyer for their restored 1930s US naval observation aircraft.

Adam Estes

B-17E Desert Rat Restoration Update – Winter 2024

We checked in on the restoration of the rare B-17E "Desert Rat" currently being brought…

Moreno Aguiari

The CAF Razorback Wing Takes on Vultee BT-13 Restoration Project

Arkansas CAF unite plans to restore World War II-era basic trainer back to its original…

Emma Quedzuweit