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

Brewster F3A Corsair Takes to the Skies in Breckenridge, Texas

The world's sole surviving Brewster-built Corsair took to the skies again for the first time…

Dakota Territory Air Museum’s P-47 Update May/June 2018

WarbirdsNews has just received the latest report from Chuck Cravens on the restoration of the Dakota…

Hispano Buchon ‘White 9’ First Post-Restoration Flight

Yesterday, June 28th, 2018 Air Leasing Ltd. successfully test flew Hispano HA-1112-M1L Buchon C.4K-105 for the…

Winjeel ‘404 – A Home Coming and Return to Flight

Winjeel '404 - A Home Coming and Return to Flight by Stephan Bowtell, Nathan Bowtell and…

Refurbishing the Yankee Air Museum’s C-47

Oscoda, Michigan—The Kalitta Maintenance division of Kalitta Air is making quick work of a huge…

Warbirds Downunder 2018 – Plus A Restoration Update

Warbirds Downunder will be returning to the warbird air show scene in Australia during 2018.…

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Qantas Founders Museum’s Super Constellation Update

What a difference a year can make in the life of an aircraft when a…

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Shuttleworth Spitfire Mk.V AR501 – First Public Outing

While we are a little late out of the gate on this one, we received…

That’s All, Brother – The Nose Art Interview

As many readers will know, the Commemorative Air Force's historic D-Day veteran C-47 Skytrain That's…

Texas Flying Legends Museum – P-47D Restoration Update – April/May 2018

WarbirdsNews has just received the latest report from Chuck Cravens on the restoration of Texas…

XP-82 Twin Mustang – May, 2018 – Restoration Update

WarbirdsNews has received the latest XP-82 Twin Mustang restoration update from Tom Reilly at his…

Texas Flying Legends Museum – P-47D Restoration Update – Mar/Apr 2018

WarbirdsNews has just received the latest report from Chuck Cravens on the restoration of Texas…

12 WWII-era Aircraft Will Attend B-17F Memphis Belle Exhibit Opening Events

The Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Movie Memphis Belle will join B-17G Yankee Lady and B-17G Aluminum…

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Cadet Air Corps Museum’s Beechcraft AT-10 Wichita – Feb/Mar 2018 Restoration Report

Back in May, 2017, WarbirdsNews shared a report by Chuck Cravens detailing the commencement of a…