Bell 47 Restoration Project

The Hidden History of Sioux XW180
The Hidden History of Sioux XW180
Few helicopters can claim to have supported military operations, and then survived into civilian ownership. Sioux XW180 is one such aircraft, and we can now prove it. Taking to the... Read more...
The Bell 47 Restoration Is Underway
The Bell 47 Restoration Is Underway
We are delighted to announce that former military engineers and Bell 47 specialists Tom Kirk and Paul Harbottle will be working on our helicopter,and they have already started. Their first... Read more...
Original Bell 47 parts have been delivered!
Original Bell 47 parts have been delivered!
Missing parts from the the Bell 47 helicopter have been delivered.  Read more...
A new chapter has begun!
A new chapter has begun!
The Bell 47 has arrived at its new location, where its restoration journey will take place. Take a look at our latest video for a walkaround of the helicopter, a... Read more...
Bell 47 helicopter restoration blog
The Bell 47 Has Left Its Hiding Place
The Bell 47 has officially emerged from its long-term hidden home and begun the next chapter of its restoration journey. Take a peek: Retrieving a helicopter that has sat untouched... Read more...
The Bell 47 Restoration
The Bell 47 Restoration
Every aircraft has a story, and this Bell 47 has been quietly waiting for its next chapter.  CENEGEX Aviation has officially purchased G-BHNV, a Westland Bell 47G-3B-1 Sioux, with one... Read more...