Aircraft Restoration Projects

F9F Panther
The F9F Panther at the Bristol Fourth of July Parade, 2011
F9F Panther
The F9F Panther at the Bristol Fourth of July Parade, 2011

Part of the Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame’s ongoing efforts include the acquisition and restoration of aircraft and military vehicles for future display on the site of the USS John F. Kennedy attraction. Here is a partial list of what we currently have.

If you are in the southern New England area and are interested in assisting with any of the projects currently listed as “Under Restoration”, please contact us!

Training

  • T-33/TV-2 Shooting Star (T-Bird), USN
    STORED
  • T-37 Tweety Bird, USAF
    STORED
  • T-38 Talon, USAF
    STORED

Fighter

  • F9F-2 Panther, USN
    STORED
  • F-4B Phantom, USN
    STORED

Attack

  • AV-8A Harrier, USMC
    UNDER RESTORATION