Vintage warbird restoration is like when mommy or daddy fix an old toy that has been around for a long time. But instead of a toy, it's a real airplane that was used for fighting in a war a long time ago.
The airplanes are very old and can be broken and rusty from being used in wars. People who are interested in history and airplanes work very hard to restore these planes so they look and fly like they did during the war.
To restore the airplane, they take apart every piece of it and check to see what needs to be fixed or replaced. They have to make sure that everything is working perfectly, including the engine, wings, and tail.
They use special tools and machines to fix the airplane and make it look brand new again. They also have to make sure that it meets safety standards so it can be flown again.
After the airplane is all fixed up, it looks like it did when it was first made and can be flown again. People who love airplanes and history get really excited when they see these old warbirds flying in the sky again because it's like going back in time.