Restoring Museum Aircraft

Robert Mikesh takes the reader step by step through the process of aircraft restoration from the initial decision to prepare for an exhibit: Does it fit the museum’s aims? How will it be displayed? Will it fly? And of course: Is it good value? Initial preparation before disassembly are noted and then the principal techniques in working with wood—and—fabric, and metal aircraft are discussed, using many interesting real examples. Types of propulsion, tires, colors and markings are covered sys...