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
Alan Armstrong 729
Gosshawk 729
Gary Velasco 729

AirCorps Aviation’s Piper L-4H Restoration Report – Fall 2024 Update

AirCorps Aviation's L-4 Grasshopper rebuild making great progress!

Cadet Air Corps Museum AT-10 Restoration Report – Winter 2024

Beech AT-10 Wichita restoration continues to make great progress at AirCorps Aviation!

Mid America Flight Museum Releases Update on B-17G ‘Thunderbird’

The Fortress will receive a new color scheme and the name 'We the People.'

Adam Estes

Matt’s Gnat: A Red Arrows Jet Restoration Downunder

As  reported by Vintage Aviation News earlier this year, Folland Gnat XR987 — now with…

Zac Yates

Buyer Sought for Vought O3U-3 Corsair Reproduction

Vought Heritage Foundation seeking a buyer for their restored 1930s US naval observation aircraft.

Adam Estes

B-17E Desert Rat Restoration Update – Winter 2024

We checked in on the restoration of the rare B-17E "Desert Rat" currently being brought…

Moreno Aguiari

The CAF Razorback Wing Takes on Vultee BT-13 Restoration Project

Arkansas CAF unite plans to restore World War II-era basic trainer back to its original…

Emma Quedzuweit

How America’s Youth is Rebuilding a WWII B-25 Bomber

A Michigan-based nonprofit restoring a salvaged B-25 has a long history of getting young people…

Moreno Aguiari

The National Naval Aviation Museum Birdcage Corsair Goes on Display

At the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, the rare F4U-1 "Birdcage" Corsair was…

Moreno Aguiari

A Chat with Vultures Row Aviation Owner Chuck Wahl

Chuck Wahl's Vulture's Row Aviation has become a mini-production line for a number of exciting…

Stephen Chapis

CAF P-47N Thunderbolt – Restoration Update – Summer 2024

Since the arrival of this Thunderbolt, the skilled restoration team at CAF Airbase Georgia, based…

Moreno Aguiari

Update on the Restoration of Vultee BT-13 “Annie”

Adam Estes visits the Valiant Effort team to provide an update on the restoration progress…

Adam Estes

Cadet Air Corps Museum AT-10 Restoration Report – Summer 2024

Restoration of the ultra-rare Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita, WWII advanced multi-engine trainer, continutes at AirCorps Aviation…

CAF Jayhawk Wing UC-78 Bobcat Restoration Begins After Storm Damage

The CAF Jayhawk Wing's UC-78 Bobcat was damaged last month at an airshow after being…

Moreno Aguiari