The ultimate Christmas present – a flight in a P-51 Mustang

Holiday season just got loud. Buy any ticket to Warbirds Over Scone 2026 (28–29 March) before 11:59pm AEDT, Friday 26 December 2025, and you’ll go into the draw to win an adventure flight in P-51 Mustang VH-TF8 -one of the most iconic warbirds ever built. Previous ticket holders are automatically included, so if you’re already coming, you’re already in. 

“The Mustang is the sound of the awesome Merlin V12 at full song – the sound of speed and history in one great aircraft. Opening that experience up to one lucky ticket holder is exactly what Warbirds Over Scone is about, bringing living aviation heritage within reach to all.”

– Paul Bennet, Warbird Pilot and Warbirds Over Scone Ambassador

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A once-in-a-generation warbird moment

Warbirds Over Scone 2026 is shaping up to play host to Australia’s biggest collection of Spitfires and Mustangs since WWII – a rare chance to see and hear these icons together in stunning formation and solo displays. From a symphony of Merlin harmonies to low, photo-perfect passes, this is bucket-list material for every warbird fan.

Spitfires in force

Expect multiple Supermarine Spitfires, led by Australia’s only two-seat example and supported by single-seat examples. Stunning formations, solo displays and the opportunity to walk the flight-line and get up close to these aircraft will truly bring the legend and history to life.

Mustangs & Kittyhawks

Backing up the Spitfire story is a powerful presence of P-51 and CA-18 Mustangs, joined by multiple P-40 Kittyhawks – a Pacific-theatre trio guaranteed to stir the soul and rattle the bones as the skies come to life with the sound of their roaring V12 engines.

Thank you, Early-Birds!

Our Early-Bird ticket window closed on Sunday, 8 September 2025 (AEST) – and with it, the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime flight in a two-seat Supermarine Spitfire. Every Early-Bird ticket purchased during the promotional period was an automatic entry. Huge thanks to everyone who jumped in early to support Warbirds Over Scone 2026 – you set the tone for what’s shaping up to be our biggest weekend yet.

And the winner is…

Congratulations to Gregory S from Melbourne, Victoria!

We’ve contacted the winner directly by email/phone to arrange prize fulfilment and the prize has been successfully claimed. Didn’t win this time? There’s still plenty to get excited about – Spitfires and Mustangs leading a blockbuster 2026 line-up with world-class aerobatics, tonnes of iconic warbirds and more. Secure your spot and grab your tickets here.

What’s next at Warbirds Over Scone

Early-Bird may be done, but the runway to 28–29 March 2026 is absolutely packed:

• The biggest display of Spitfires and Mustangs in Australia since WWII

• Kittyhawks, Corsair, Sea Fury, Vampire and plenty more warbirds

• The Paul Bennet Airshows Team bringing their full throttle solo and Sky Aces formation aerobatics displays

• STEM Education Day (Friday 27 March 2026) for schools and students

• Food, family areas and a stacked static line-up thanks to Hunter Warbirds Museum

*All aircraft appearances are subject to serviceability and weather on the day.

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Australia’s chance to fly in a genuine two-seat Spitfire

Early-Bird tickets for Warbirds Over Scone 2026 (28–29 March) are on sale now, and to celebrate we’re giving one lucky ticket holder the chance to fly in a two-seat Supermarine Spitfire – a bucket-list experience never before available in Australia.

This is not a replica. The aircraft at the heart of our giveaway is Spitfire IX BS548, a combat veteran with an extraordinary story. Originally built as a Mk V and converted to a Mk IX before delivery, BS548 joins No. 340 (Free French) Squadron at Biggin Hill in November 1942, wearing the Cross of Lorraine beneath the cockpit. On 1 December 1942, Sous Lieutenant André Moynet flies BS548 over the Pas de Calais, destroying an Fw 190 and damaging another – his final victory in Western Europe before later becoming an ace on Yaks on the Eastern Front. BS548 then serves with No. 341 Squadron before being shot down near Le Havre in April 1943.

Decades later, BS548 is undergoing a meticulous restoration by Ross Pay and Pays Aviation, emerging as a rare two-seat trainer variant – the only one of its kind in Australia. The aircraft is set to make its public debut at Warbirds Over Scone 2026, the largest gathering of historic aircraft in the Southern Hemisphere.

“Two-seat Spitfires are extremely popular in the UK for passenger flights,” says airshow performer and Warbirds Over Scone director Paul Bennet. “This is a special opportunity to make that experience available here in Australia at a fraction of the cost of travelling overseas. It’s a unique way to connect the public with aviation history – and it’s especially meaningful given how many RAAF pilots transitioned from Tigermoths and Wirraways into Spitfires during the war.”

How to enter (it’s automatic)

• Buy any Early-Bird ticket during the promotion window and you’re automatically entered.

• Every ticket = one entry.

• The winner is selected by random electronic draw in line with our Terms & Conditions.

• Open now and scheduled to close Sunday 8 September 2025 (AEST) (or while Early-Bird allocation lasts).

Get your Early-Bird Tickets here

“It’s not just about the flight itself,” adds Bennet. “It’s about sitting in that cockpit, hearing the V12 Merlin roar to life, and feeling the same sensations as the pilots who flew them in combat. That’s something you never forget.”

What the prize includes

• A passenger flight experience in a two-seat Supermarine Spitfire.

• Safety briefing and pre-flight walk-around.

• Flight duration as specified by the operator (typically ~20 minutes)

• Scheduling subject to aircraft availability, weather and operational requirements.

• Prize fulfilment is handled directly with the approved operator. Age/weight/height limits and medical fitness may apply. See T&Cs for full details.

Why BS548 matters

For aviation enthusiasts and history lovers alike, BS548’s return to the skies is both a living memorial and a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. From the Biggin Hill Wing to the Upper Hunter, the aircraft’s journey connects past and present – letting one lucky member of the public be one of the first in Australia to strap into history.