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.
Eyes in the Skies: Danish Museum Rebuilding Rare F-84G Thunderjet Reconnaissance Aircraft
Lorenzo Lissoni Baer reports on the restoration of a rare RF-84G Thunderjet at Denmark’s Danmarks…
Gloster Gladiator Mk I 423: the Restoration of a Norwegian Warrior
Discover the remarkable restoration of Gloster Gladiator Mk I 423, one of Norway’s legendary WWII…
Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 248
Follow the restoration of Avro Lancaster NX611 “Just Jane” at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre,…
B-17 Alliance Nears Goal to Secure Permanent Hangar for Lacey Lady Restoration
The B-17 Alliance Foundation is close to purchasing the Salem, Oregon hangar that houses the…
Scott Thompson’s B-17 Restoration Updates: Erickson Aircraft and Beyond
Historic B-17 bombers are undergoing major restorations. Erickson Aircraft replaces wing spars on 44-85718 (Thunderbird),…
Australia’s P-38 Lightning Restorations: Inside a World-Class Workshop
Warbird Restorations in Albion Park, Australia, is restoring two historic Lockheed P-38 Lightnings — “Dumbo”…
Lockheed F-104D Starfighter Restoration Progresses at MAPS Air Museum
The MAPS Air Museum’s Lockheed F-104D Starfighter restoration is nearing completion. Once damaged by a…
Wessex Mk.31B WA214 Restoration Progresses at the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre – QLD
The Australian Aviation Heritage Centre – QLD continues restoration of Royal Australian Navy Wessex Mk.31B…
Italian Air Force P-47D Thunderbolt Restoration
Museo Volandia restores Italian Air Force P-47D Thunderbolt MM4653, a rare postwar fighter once used…
Restoring the Bristol Hercules: Updates from Historical Aircraft Engines
Follow the meticulous restoration of Bristol Hercules engines at Historical Aircraft Engines in Brisbane, where…
Castle Air Museum Begins Restoring Convair TF-102A Delta Dagger
Restoration volunteers at the Castle Air Museum work to restore a rare Convair TF-102A, a…
Planes of Fame’s Restoration of a Bell P-39 Airacobra
50 years after its recovery from the jungles of Papua New Guinea, a rare Bell…
Vulcan XH558 Maintenance Update – September 2025
The Vulcan XH558 maintenance team reports that the aircraft’s 200v electrical distribution system has been…
CAF Airbase Georgia Updates P-47 Thunderbolt Restoration Project
CAF Airbase Georgia provides an update on the restoration of its rare P-47N Thunderbolt. The…
National Museum of the USAF to Display MiG-25 ‘Foxbat’
After nearly 20 years in storage, the National Museum of the USAF is finally placing…
Update on the Liberty Aviation Museum’s Ford Tri-Motor Restoration
As work continues on the restoration of Ford Trimotor NC9684, the Liberty Aviation Museum gets…
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