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
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Gary Velasco 729

North American B-25J Mitchell Restoration Progress

Progress is being reported in the restoration of owner Ron Fagen's North American B-25J Mitchell…

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Dragon Rapide Nearing Completion in Belgium

The Brussels Aircraft Museum Restoration Society is nearing completion on the restoration project of de…

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Pearl Harbor Waco UIC Offered for Sale

The 1933 Waco UIC, registration number NC13408 that was a witness to history is being…

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Ford Tri-Motor Being Restored to Flying Condition in Ohio

The Tri-Motor Heritage Foundation is currently restoring to flying condition a Ford Tri-Motor in the…

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Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior Begins Restoration

Among the longest serving carrier-based jet aircraft in history, the Douglas EA-3b Skywarrior entered service…

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Fantasy of Flight Stinson O-49 Vigilant Soon to Fly

Soon to be the only flying Stinson O-49 Vigilant in the world, 40-3102/N63230 is completing…

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Swedish Restoration of Heinkel He 111H-6 Proceeding

In a workshop in Falkenberg, Sweden, restoration of a Heinkel He 111H-6 is proceeding, with…

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Canadian Vickers PBV-1A Flies from South Africa to its New Home in San Diego

Canadian Vickers PBV-1A Canso N427CV (the registration number is apparently a nod to the plane's…

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Rare Hawker Tempest II Comes to the States for Restoration

With Indian Air Force livery still evident, Hawker Tempest II MW404 arrived at Hooks Memorial…

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KB-50J to be Displayed at the Pima Air and Space Museum

After 6 months of meticulous restoration the KB-50J is now fully restored and ready to…

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A Quick Maintenance Update On The Hurricane PZ865

Hurricane PZ865 was the last of 14,533 Hurricanes produced. Right out of the factory it…

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Sabre F-86 Mk5 Escorted by Sarnia Police

The Sabre F-86 Mk5 owned by the Sarnia 403 Wing RCAFA  was transported today to…

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Restoration of Thompson Trophy-Winning P-51D Mustang

The New England Air Museum’s (NEAM) North American P-51D Mustang, N13Y, has been moved out…

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Grumman Wildcat Retrieved From Lake Michigan

Lost during a training exercise, FM-2 Wildcat BuNo 57039 broke the surface of Lake Michigan…

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