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

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…

Canadian Mosquito FLIES!!!

Bob Jens deHavilland Mosquito B.35 flew for the first time today, with test pilot Steve…

The Dornier Do 17 One Year Later

PRESS RELEASE- Tuesday 10th June 2014 will mark the first anniversary of the moment the…

B-25 Sandbar Mitchell – May, 2014 Update

Progress has started on disassembling the right side of Sandbar Mitchell’s center section. The team…

Bristol Blenheim Mk.I L6739 (G-BPIV) Rolled Out in Public

As reported by Global Aviation Resource, on May 30th at Imperial War Museum Duxford the Aircraft Restoration Company’s Bristol…

XP-82 Twin Mustang Restoration – May Update

WarbirdsNews has received the latest XP-82 Twin Mustang restoration update from Tom Reilly at his workshop in Douglas,…

CAF Air Group One Stinson L-5 Sentinel’s Restoration

Based on an article by Bailey Burkhartsmeier: Each spring the skies of San Diego fill…

Tuskegee Valiant Campaign – Plus Freshly Restored TBM Avenger

In mid-March, the CAF National Capitol Squadron's BT-13 Valiant experienced power loss and engine vibration…

The Fighter Collection’s Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat Flying Again

As reported on Global Aviation Resource, The Fighter Collection’s Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat flew for the…

B-17E Desert Rat – April Restoration Update

WarbirdsNews has received a few details about the ongoing restoration of B-17E Flying Fortress 41-2595…

The People’s Mosquito Is Cutting Wood

Hot for deHavilland Mosquito news following last week's scrubbed first flight attempt for Bob Jens…