Ah, but I am thinking of the working planes at places like Chino's "Planes of Fame" museum and a few other places that do have working models. Or the Confederate now the Commemorative Air Force, these tend to also work in conjunction with many of the air museums.
As for planes with which are "cut" it all depends on what is cut, I would argue that statement, someone with an A&P certificate or a couple people with such with the proper materials could probably make it happen. After all alot of those folks have recovered planes from wrecks that crashed and sat for decades and returned them to flying order.
And, a old style piston inline or radial engine fighter or attack aircraft would require ALOT of maintenance. But, it is doable compared to what a more modern jet would require in terms of maintenance, materials and support and service.
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