Restoration Nation: Aeronca Champ A vintage tailwheel trainer gets a lot of tender loving care. ... “I took the UPF-7 and shipped the aircraft to Waco Aircraft Corp. for restoration.

Probably the biggest part of Warbird collecting is restoration, because most aircraft that are available for purchase by private parties are incredibly old. As a result, it can cost a great deal ...

who has spent the past two decades restoring vintage aircraft and specializing in Stearmans. “I’m working on No. 26 now, but I have helped people with many more, you know, sharing tips ...

A group of volunteers is currently restoring an original DC 2 aircraft, the same type as the Uiver. We spoke to Pieter Mol, president of the trust, to learn more about this special project.

Most vintage P-51 Mustangs have been brought ... But, even with the modern avionics and communications, most owners attempt to restore the aircraft’s original wardbird look.

If you have any information on this aircraft, write to Floyd Bennett Field Hangar B, Brooklyn, New York, 11234-7097, or call (718) 338-5986. You Might Also Like Legends of an Ocean-Crossing Seaplane ...

Mike Spalding taxis the Military Aviation Museum’s Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Zero out to the threshold of Runway 32L for the aircraft’s maiden, post-restoration test flight.

Some house static displays of historic aircraft and vintage automobiles, while others serve as shops where mechanics fix and restore vintage aircraft on weekdays. Spectators line the airfield on ...

Enthusiasts and volunteers put an extraordinary amount of time, effort and expertise into restoring vintage aircraft into museum condition. However, returning a retired machine into airworthy ...

A 70-year-old aircraft used to track Soviet submarines during the Cold War has arrived in North Yorkshire ahead of its restoration. The Shackleton had to be transported in sections by lorry from ...