Warbirds Online continues with a short update on the Pay’s Warbird collection at Scone, NSW.
Hawker Hurricane C/N 60372, C-FDNL, Mk XII / IIB Serial No 5481 is currently having a multitude of small details finished before she takes to the air for its first flight. The aircraft has recently been in the paint shop undergoing a complete refinish in an undisclosed paint scheme with a distinctly Australian connection – more will be revealed soon when the roll out and first flight occurs. So stay tuned for details about her first flight. I am sure we are all eagerly awaiting this historic event!
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- Hurricane 5481 going to the paint shop
North American P51D Mustang, 45-11526 VH-FST, which was purchased some time ago, has now had its engine and Prop overhauled and joined the rest of the Warbird collection at Scone just after Christmas 2015. This is a two seat conversion and looks fantastic in her color scheme as “Flying Undertaker” tail No 472505. The aircraft is currently for sale with Platinum Fighters but will be at Scone NSW until she finds a new home. This P51 D was restored in Australia in 2001 by Panama Jack’s, Perth, Western Australia. Sale details are on the Platinum Fighters website.
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- P51D Mustang VH-FST
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- P 51D Mustang VH-FST arrives
Supermarine Spitfire HF Mk. IXb MH415, which we recently reported on, has made her way from the USA and arrived in Australia recently for transportation to Scone. The aircraft will undergo a full sympathetic restoration to maintain her originality as far as possible at Scone before she flies again. As reported previously, the aircraft is owned by Warbirds Flight Club, a newly formed Australian company which will specialize in sourcing and restoring Historic aircraft.
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- Supermarine Spitfire MH415
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- Supermarine Spitfire MH415
Pay’s have also acquired a Hispano Buchon from the Connie Edwards collection in the USA at the same time as the Spitfire and the Buchon has made its way to the UK for restoration to flight. We will provide more information about the Buchon acquisition in a future update.
Meanwhile, at Scone work continues on Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1X MH603 towards airworthy condition. The wings are progressing well and hopefully it won’t be too long before they are mated to the fuselage and the restoration progresses to flight.
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- Hispano Buchon Identity Plate
Warbirds Online will be at Scone for the first flight of the Hurricane and we will provide more detail on all of these fantastic Warbird projects – we can hardly wait!
Our thanks to Ross Pay and the team at Scone for their help in compiling this quick update on the Pay’s Warbird Collection.
© John Parker 2016
Images courtesy: © Platinum Fighters & Pay’s Air Service and we extend our thanks to Warbirds News for allowing us to share their news article.
My father Harry Bastian flew Hurricanes for 33sqd in Egypt. Would really appreciate if I could be present for the first flight of this Hurricane if possible. If I am allowed to attend could you please get back to me about details of flight date/time etc.
Thank you for your time,
I look forward to hearing from you.
Ray Bastian
Hi Ray
There will be an air display for the flight of the Hurricane in November 2016.
Details of the Air Display are as follows:
Where: Scone Airport, NSW.
When: Saturday 12th November 2016 – Gates open at 10.00 am – Parking is available adjacent to the Aerodrome at Scone NSW. Flying is scheduled to commence at 11.00 am up until approximately 3.00pm.
Cost: $15 per adult $40 per Family, Children under 12 free. All proceeds will go to local charities.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site on the day.
Kind regards
John
hi, While travelling around scone last year, in an old antique shop near Scone I found what has now been confirmed as possibly the original picture of the first and only HURRICANE to every fly in Australia during world War TWO. The picture was taken flying over Northern NSW.
The plane was sent here to evaluate it in flying conditions in Australia and was then abandoned in a paddock and was later scrapped. (WHAT A WASTE).
It is a very old picture in an old frame and not a copy. I would like to attend the airshow and perhaps bring it with me to show to people if any one is interested.
Hi Stephen
I have passed on your message to the air display organizers who may get in touch with you. Regardless I would be happy to see the photo and meet you on the day. I have emailed my contact details to you. Thank you for getting in touch.
Kind regards
John