A showcase of aviation history and adrenaline will take over Scone this weekend when the Hunter Warbirds open their doors for its first flight day of the year.
The event will feature historic aircrafts, flying displays, and opportunities for visitors to get up close with some of the most iconic machines in aviation history.
The museum features an incredible lineup of iconic warbirds, including Spitfires, Mustangs, and the P-40 Kittyhawks.
Hunter Warbirds Museum co-director Ross Pay said the weekend will be a great experience for visitors.
“We’re going to be doing some maintenance and practice flights so you can see the planes in the air on the day,” he said.
“They’re good to look at in the museum, but when you hear them fly it’s a different experience.”
Aerobatic pilot and co-director Paul Bennett says it’s about more than just planes.
“Warbirds are really cool. I love flying them and I love displaying them,” Bennett said.
“You always think about the people who fought for our country and our freedom, who flew them before us.”
The Hunter Warbirds Museum is not only a cornerstone of Scone, it’s credited with the revitalisation of aviation war history.
“This is where Warbirds in Australia started with Ross’ father Cole,” said Bennett.
“He restored the first Spitfire and Mustang, and that put Australian Warbirds on the map.”
Visitors on Saturday will have the opportunity to explore the exhibits, see the warbirds fly, and grab lunch at the brand-new Kittyhawk Café.
