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-29 ‘DOC’ Restoration Update

This is just a brief report, but Warbirds News is pleased to note that the…

XP-82 Twin Mustang Restoration – February 2014 Update

"Time flies," as they say, and hot on the heals of our January XP-82 restoration…

Update on Australian F4U-1 Corsair Restoration

Warbirds News has received a couple of nice photographs we’d like to share showing current…

Aviation Archeology Symposium – “Before It’s Too Late”

Warbirds News has learned that the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington will be holding…

B-17 ” Lacey Lady” Update

Warbirds News received a brief update from the B-17 Alliance Group on progress with the…

The People’s Mosquito Project

A group of enthusiasts in the UK has brought together a committed effort to build…

XP-82 Restoration January 2014 Update

It's that time again, and we have another of our monthly updates from Tom Reilly…

Sandbar Mitchell Project Update

Warbirds News has been keeping very close tabs on progress with the Sandbar Mitchell project.…

Italian Air Force Museum Begins Fiat G.59 Restoration

Based on an Italian Language submission by Marco Gueli In a recent announcement, the Italian…

Lacey Lady Coming in From the Cold

Warbirds News recently held a conversation with Sean O'Brien, Director of Operations for the B-17…

The Rathmines PBY-5A Catalina “Our Girl” – From eBay to Australia

Phil Buckley reports. So when you need a PBY Catalina for a memorial display, do…

Update On B-29 “DOC”

After catching up with Tony Mazzolini for an update a couple of weeks ago, yesterday…

B-17E Desert Rat Restoration Update

  A new benchmark has been reached for the Desert Rat, B-17e Flying Fortress restoration. …

Progress on B-29 “Doc”

The restoration of  the Boeing B-29 Superfortreess "Doc" is moving very fast. Steve Jantz, official…