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.
Behind the Scenes with the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Curtiss Oriole
Following the Cradle of Aviation Museum's acquisition of a rare Curtiss Oriole, the museum assesses…
World’s Oldest F6F Hellcat Reappears on Warbird Circuit After 49 Years
After a 49-year absence from the skies, the oldest surviving Grumman F6F Hellcat makes its…
Dragon Rapide Nearing Completion in Belgium
The Brussels Aircraft Museum Restoration Society is nearing completion on the restoration project of de…
Pearl Harbor Waco UIC Offered for Sale
The 1933 Waco UIC, registration number NC13408 that was a witness to history is being…
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…
Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior Begins Restoration
Among the longest serving carrier-based jet aircraft in history, the Douglas EA-3b Skywarrior entered service…
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…
Swedish Restoration of Heinkel He 111H-6 Proceeding
In a workshop in Falkenberg, Sweden, restoration of a Heinkel He 111H-6 is proceeding, with…
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…
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…
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…
A Quick Maintenance Update On The Hurricane PZ865
Hurricane PZ865 was the last of 14,533 Hurricanes produced. Right out of the factory it…
Sabre F-86 Mk5 Escorted by Sarnia Police
The Sabre F-86 Mk5 owned by the Sarnia 403 Wing RCAFA was transported today to…
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…
Grumman Wildcat Retrieved From Lake Michigan
Lost during a training exercise, FM-2 Wildcat BuNo 57039 broke the surface of Lake Michigan…
Famous Italian Artists G-46 To Be Restored
Roberto Crippa (b. Monza, 17 May 1921; d. Milan, 19 March 1972) was a famous…
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