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

Focke-Wulf Fw 190F-8 Restoration Well Underway

The remains of Focke-Wulf 190F-8 93182, a JG 5 fighter that was shot out of…

North American B-25J Mitchell Restoration Progress

Progress is being reported in the restoration of owner Ron Fagen's North American B-25J Mitchell…

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…