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
Gosshawk 729
Boschung Global 729x90

Newly Restored Stearman PT-13D Kaydet on Display at The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

PRESS RELEASE- A highly-accurate, pristine example of one of the most used trainers during World…

NASM’s Heinkel He-219 Restoration Update

WarbirdsNews has some exciting news coming from the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum, and…

de Havilland DH.88 Comet (G-ACSS) returns to flight

As reported on Friday, August 1st on Global Aviation Resource, the Shuttleworth Collection’s de Havilland DH.88 Comet…

XP-82 Twin Mustang – July 2014 Restoration Update

As usual, WarbirdsNews has received the latest XP-82 Twin Mustang restoration update from Tom Reilly…

Anson Johnson’s P-51D Mustang Restoration Update

The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Connecticut has a unique collection of remarkable…

Dakota III KG651 Fundraising Campaign

Please help Dakotair return KG651 back to the skies. Click HERE to visit the donation…

Air Zoo’s PT-23 – The Story of a Restoration

By Jay Bess Warbirds News contributor Jay Bess recently had the opportunity to visit the…

A-26 “Special Kay” Restoration

In May 1966, Detachment 1, 603d Air Commando Squadron deployed from England AFB, Louisiana to Nakhon…

F-4D Phantom II Arrives in Orlando to Serve as Vietnam Vet Tribute

A historic F-4D Phantom II arrived in Orlando Tuesday from Corsicana, Texas; a convoy of trucks carrying…

B-25 Sandbar Mitchell – June-July Update

WarbirdsNews is pleased to present the latest details surrounding the Warbirds Of Glory Museum's ongoing restoration of…

B-17 “Lacey Lady” Ready For Another “Flight”

The B-17 Alliance Group has just released the following:"We are excited to announce that we…

Norwegian CF-104D Starfighter Almost ready To Take Off

A fascinating restoration project is coming together in Norway at the moment, which should see…

Australian B-24 Liberator Restoration

Honoring the Royal Australian Air Force's WWII B-24 Liberator Legacy Phil Buckley reports on the…

B-29 “Doc” Now Wears All Four Engines & Props

The Boeing B-29 known as "Doc" took a big leap forwards on her journey back…