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.
Tri-Motor Heritage Foundation’s Ford Tri-Motor Completes First Engine Runs at the Liberty Aviation Museum
After a flying career of over 20 years, then languishing in a Montana forest for…
Update on the Restoration of President Nixon’s VH-3A Sea King at the March Field Air Museum
Four months after being driven to the March Field Air Museum, a Sikorsky VH-3A Sea…
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…
Final Push to Oshkosh: American Heritage Museum’s PBY-5A Catalina Nears Completion
The American Heritage Museum’s PBY-5A Catalina restoration nears completion, with a debut planned for Oshkosh…
Building the Impossible: Inside the Westland Whirlwind Fighter Project
he Westland Whirlwind Fighter Project continues its remarkable progress, with new updates from Matt Bearman…
Heinkel He 115: The Restoration of a Forgotten Giant
Lorenzo Baer explores the history of the Heinkel He 115 and the ongoing effort in…
Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 258
Restoration of Avro Lancaster NX611 “Just Jane” advances with major component deliveries, structural repairs, and…
Australia’s DAP Beaufort A9-141 Restoration Advances Toward Completion
Restoration of rare Australian DAP Beaufort A9-141 advances in Queensland, with decades of work bringing…
Restoration Begins on Rare B-24 Liberator at National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
Restoration has begun on a rare B-24 Liberator at the National Museum of the Mighty…
National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum Announces S-3B Viking Aircraft for Static Display
The National POW/MIA Memorial and Museum has unveiled a restored S-3B Viking at NAS Cecil…
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