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

From Gas Station Landmark to Iconic Warbird Restoration: The Remarkable Revival of B-17 Flying Fortress “Lacey Lady”

One of the most fascinating aspects of warbird history is not just the aircraft themselves—but…

Moreno Aguiari

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Installs a New Wing on Nakajima B5N2 ‘Kate’

The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s rare Nakajima B5N2 'Kate'—a survivor of the type that once…

Adam Estes

CAF Gulf Coast Wing AC-47 “Spooky” Restoration Update

The Commemorative Air Force Gulf Coast Wing is making steady progress on the restoration of…

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Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 245

Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 Just Jane, currently under restoration to airworthy condition at the Lincolnshire…

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B-17E Desert Rat Restoration Update – Spring 2025

Work continues on B-17E Desert Rat, with major progress on the cockpit controls, tail wheel…

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Mid-Atlantic Air Museum’s P-61 Black Widow Spring 2025 Update

Fresh off a year of visible progress—including the application of its Moonbeam Dream nose art—the…

NicK Chismar

Restoration Begins: Project Warbird Breathes New Life into Consolidated LB.30 Liberator II AL557

After sitting derelict in the Colorado elements for more than two decades, Consolidated LB.30 Liberator…

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Rare Reconnaissance Spitfire PR.IV AA810 on Display at the Royal Automobile Club

Visitors to the Royal Automobile Club in London were treated to a remarkable piece of…

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The Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat Reborn: CAF SoCal’s Mission to Restore a Navy Icon

The Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing is undertaking a comprehensive restoration of its rare…

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Restoring “Sandbar Mitchell”: A Youth-Driven Revival of a WWII B-25 Bomber – Spring 2025 Update

The restoration of the WWII B-25J Sandbar Mitchell is gaining momentum at a the Warbirds…

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The Revival of Brazil’s Historic P-47 Thunderbolt: An Inside Look at the Restoration Journey

The restoration of Brazil’s historic P-47 Thunderbolt is more than a technical feat—it’s a heartfelt…

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Military Aviation Museum’s Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero Flies!

The Military Aviation Museum's Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero successfully completed its first post-restoration flight…

P-51B Mustang ‘Shillelagh’ – Spring 2025 Update

Since the last update, the restoration of the P-51B Mustang 'Shillelagh' by AirCorps Aviation has…

Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 243 and 244

Steady progress continues on Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ , with new wing ribs…

Moreno Aguiari