AIRCRAFT LINEUP

Warbirds Over Scone 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest show ever – with one of the largest lineups of warbirds and historic aircraft in the Southern Hemisphere!

Keep an eye on this page for the latest announcements and check out all of the aircraft unveiled so far below.

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DE HAVILLAND VAMPIRE

The de Havilland Vampire is a Cold War-era classic powered by a single Goblin turbojet engine, capable of reaching speeds over 885 km/h (550 mph).

With its distinctive twin-boom tail and smooth, futuristic silhouette, the Vampire was a revolutionary leap into the jet age when it first flew in 1943.

Originally designed as a frontline interceptor, the Vampire went on to serve in more than 30 air forces around the world – including the Royal Australian Air Force, where it was the first jet aircraft operated by the RAAF.

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VOUGHT F4U-1D CORSAIR

Prepare for the unmistakable roar and bent-wing silhouette of one of WWII’s most feared naval fighters — the F4U-1D Corsair.

Powered by a mighty 2,000hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine, this gull-winged beast could tear through the skies at over 710 km/h (440 mph) and dive with lethal precision. The -1D model was the first Corsair variant fully cleared for aircraft carrier operations, boasting enhanced firepower and payload capacity for air-to-ground strikes.

This particular aircraft, VH-NQW, is more than just a warbird — it’s a living combat veteran. The world’s only airworthy F4U-1D, she flew from the decks of the USS Intrepid and saw action during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 — one of the final and fiercest campaigns of the Pacific theatre.

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HAWKER SEA FURY

Turn up the volume for one of the most powerful and awe-inspiring warbirds on the circuit – the Hawker Sea Fury FB.11, now flying in Australia once again as “Southern Cross”. VH-HPB is currently the only airworthy Sea Fury in the country and a spectacle to experience live.

Originally built for the Iraqi Air Force in 1953, this aircraft served in active military service before being imported to the United States in the late 1970s. It gained fame on the international airshow and Reno Air Racing circuit under the name “Sawbones”, where it was extensively modified for speed and performance. Now restored and renamed “Southern Cross”, the aircraft pays tribute to its former identity on the Australian airshow scene.

While the original Sea Fury’s were powered by the Bristol Centaurus engine, this example packs a punch with a 3,050 hp Curtiss-Wright R-3350-26 radial engine — a twin-row, 18-cylinder beast better known for powering bombers like the B-29 Superfortress. Combined with its sleek, naval-optimised design, the Sea Fury was – and still is – an absolute speed demon.

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NORTH AMERICA T-28 TROJAN

With its throaty radial roar and clean, muscular lines, the T-28 Trojan is a crowd favourite wherever it flies. Designed as a trainer for the U.S. Air Force and Navy in the 1950s, this rugged warbird quickly proved itself in combat roles during the Vietnam War and various conflicts across Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Powered by a 1,425 hp Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engine, the T-28 can reach speeds over 540 km/h (340 mph) and is renowned for its agility, power, and reliability — making it a favourite among warbird pilots and collectors.

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CAC WIRRAWAY

The CAC Wirraway is a proud symbol of Australian aviation history — a locally built military trainer that also saw combat in the early days of World War II. Developed by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, the Wirraway was based on the North American NA-16 design and became the RAAF’s go-to training aircraft from 1939 through to the 1950s.

Powered by a 600 hp Pratt & Whitney R-1340 radial engine, the Wirraway cruised at around 350 km/h (220 mph) and trained generations of Australian aircrew for front-line service. But this warbird wasn’t just for training — a handful of Wirraways were pressed into combat in New Guinea, even scoring what is believed to be the first RAAF air-to-air kill of the Pacific War.

Did you know? The name Wirraway means “challenge” in the Wiradjuri language — a fitting title for an aircraft that helped prepare young Aussie pilots for the skies of war.

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GRUMMAN TBF AVENGER

Big, bold, and built for battle — the Grumman TBF Avenger was the heaviest single-engine aircraft of World War II and one of the most effective torpedo bombers of the era. Powered by a 1,900 hp Wright R-2600 radial engine, the Avenger could reach speeds over 440 km/h (270 mph) while carrying a devastating payload of torpedoes or bombs beneath its broad wings.

Introduced in 1942, Avengers flew from aircraft carriers across the Pacific and Atlantic, playing a key role in major battles like Midway and the Philippines. With a crew of three, a defensive turret, and robust armour, the Avenger was known for its survivability and impact.

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YAKOVLEV YAK-52

Strap in for some serious G-force! The Yakovlev Yak-52 is a rugged, Soviet-designed aerobatic trainer built to prepare pilots for high-performance combat aircraft.

Introduced in the 1970s and still flown by military and civilian pilots worldwide, the Yak-52 is renowned for its precision, durability, and blistering agility.
Powered by a 360 hp Vedeneyev M14P nine-cylinder radial engine, this nimble warbird can hit speeds over 280 km/h (175 mph) and pull up to +7/-5 Gs, making it a favourite on the airshow circuit.
Did you know? You don’t just have to watch the Yak-52 fly — you can book your own aerobatic adventure flight at Warbirds Over Scone and experience loops, rolls and dives first-hand with a professional pilot!

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CESSNA O-2 SKYMASTER

With its unusual push-pull twin-engine layout and distinctive twin boom tail, the Cessna O-2 Skymaster stands out at any airshow – and for good reason. Designed as a military adaptation of the civilian Cessna 337, the O-2 was used extensively during the Vietnam War in forward air control, reconnaissance, and psychological operations roles

Equipped with two Continental IO-360 engines — one pulling, one pushing — the O-2 offered excellent visibility, reliability, and low-speed handling, perfect for spotting targets and directing fast jets onto enemy positions. Its top speed was around 370 km/h (230 mph), and it could loiter for hours over the battlefield.

Did you know? The O-2 was often nicknamed “Oscar Deuce” by U.S. forces and was used to broadcast propaganda messages and drop leaflets over enemy territory using loudspeakers mounted on the fuselage.

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MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!

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