Spitfires & Mustangs Take Centre Stage: Australia’s Biggest Collection Since WWII
Warbirds Over Scone / News / September 23, 2025
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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.
Once-in-a-lifetime warbirds
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F4U-1D Corsair – the world’s only flying example of a 1D variant, and the last surviving aircraft of the Battle of Okinawa.
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de Havilland T.55 Vampire – Australia’s only flying example.
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Hawker Fb.11 Sea Fury “Southern Cross” – Australia’s only flying example and a brutally fast warbird to experience live.
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Grumman TBF Avenger, BAC Strikemaster, T-28 Trojans, PC-9, T-6 Harvard and CAC Wirraway round out the eras.
World-class aerobatics
The Paul Bennet Airshows Team returns with high-energy solo displays in the Wolf Pitts Pro and Edge 540, as well as the thrilling Sky Aces formation display.
Static stars & photo ops
On the ground, expect classics and ex-military jets such as the MB-326 ‘Macchi’, Dassault Mirage IIIO, MiG-17F and Hawker Hunter – perfect for close-up photos and chatting to the teams behind their maintenance and restoration.
Please note: Final aircraft, timings and formations will be confirmed closer to the event and can change due to maintenance, operational requirements and weather on the day.
Lock in your vantage point
Premium viewing sells out early on a weekend like this. If you want a seat on the centreline and minimal queuing, consider Gold Pass; value-seekers can grab General Admission and arrive early with a chair or picnic rug.
