Warbird Restorations

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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

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 Vulture’s 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