Warbirds Over Scone 2022 (**UPDATED 03 Apr 22**).
Warbirds Over Scone 2022 (**UPDATED 03 Apr 22**).
The first 'real' airshow that I have attended since the beginning of the pandemic. Sadly, the weather that we were hoping for, and which had graced previous events, did not materialise. The Saturday was a mixture of light showers and low cloud but this did not greatly affect the schedule. Sunday was a complete wash-out with showers and, at times, a cloud base below 800' AGL. Despite the poor weather, four P-40s (I believe it was the largest gathering of P-40s in Australia since the end of WWII), three Spitfires and three Mustangs participated. The star of the show was the Fw-190; wow, what a beast!
In addition to the above star-studded list were some T-28s and T-6s/Wirraways plus a few smaller trainers. Last but not least, the world's only airworthy Hudson, an Avenger and an ex-RAAF Caribou completed the best list of warbirds that I have seen in this country. I'll post more images as I process them. All taken with a Canon 5D IV & Canon 100-400L Mk II or a Canon 6D & Canon 24-105 Mk II. Thanks for viewing!
T-28B VH-RPX & -FNO. by GP1961, on Flickr
Fw-190 A-8 Butcherbird VH-WLF. by GP1961, on Flickr
Fw-190 A-8 Butcherbird VH-WLF. by GP1961, on Flickr
P-51D Mustang VH-FST. by GP1961, on Flickr
P-51D Mustang VH-FST. by GP1961, on Flickr
F-4U-5 Corsair VH-III. by GP1961, on Flickr
P-40F Kittyhawk VH-HWK. by GP1961, on Flickr
DHC-4 Caribou VH-VBA. by GP1961, on Flickr
P-40N Kittyhawk VH-PFO. by GP1961, on Flickr
414 Mk III Hudson VH-KOY. by GP1961, on Flickr
F.2B Bristol Fighter VH-IIZ by GP1961, on Flickr
In addition to the above star-studded list were some T-28s and T-6s/Wirraways plus a few smaller trainers. Last but not least, the world's only airworthy Hudson, an Avenger and an ex-RAAF Caribou completed the best list of warbirds that I have seen in this country. I'll post more images as I process them. All taken with a Canon 5D IV & Canon 100-400L Mk II or a Canon 6D & Canon 24-105 Mk II. Thanks for viewing!
T-28B VH-RPX & -FNO. by GP1961, on Flickr
Fw-190 A-8 Butcherbird VH-WLF. by GP1961, on Flickr
Fw-190 A-8 Butcherbird VH-WLF. by GP1961, on Flickr
P-51D Mustang VH-FST. by GP1961, on Flickr
P-51D Mustang VH-FST. by GP1961, on Flickr
F-4U-5 Corsair VH-III. by GP1961, on Flickr
P-40F Kittyhawk VH-HWK. by GP1961, on Flickr
DHC-4 Caribou VH-VBA. by GP1961, on Flickr
P-40N Kittyhawk VH-PFO. by GP1961, on Flickr
414 Mk III Hudson VH-KOY. by GP1961, on Flickr
F.2B Bristol Fighter VH-IIZ by GP1961, on Flickr
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Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022.
NIce stuff there, That 190 must have been some sight and the Buffalo!!
Cheers
George
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George
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Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022.
...and a few more.
Parachutist Scone. by GP1961, on Flickr
CA-3 Mk II Wirraway VH-WWY. by GP1961, on Flickr
P-40E Kittyhawk VH-KTY. by GP1961, on Flickr
LF Mk XVI Spitfire VH-RAF. by GP1961, on Flickr
P-40N Kittyhawk VH-ZOC. by GP1961, on Flickr
CA-16 Mk 3 Wirraway VH-MFW. by GP1961, on Flickr
HF Mk VIII Spitfire VH-HET. by GP1961, on Flickr
CA-18 Mk 23 Mustang VH-SVU. by GP1961, on Flickr
Parachutist Scone. by GP1961, on Flickr
CA-3 Mk II Wirraway VH-WWY. by GP1961, on Flickr
P-40E Kittyhawk VH-KTY. by GP1961, on Flickr
LF Mk XVI Spitfire VH-RAF. by GP1961, on Flickr
P-40N Kittyhawk VH-ZOC. by GP1961, on Flickr
CA-16 Mk 3 Wirraway VH-MFW. by GP1961, on Flickr
HF Mk VIII Spitfire VH-HET. by GP1961, on Flickr
CA-18 Mk 23 Mustang VH-SVU. by GP1961, on Flickr
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Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022.
Fabulous stuff. That Hudson....
Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022.
Love the Caribou, and of course the Hudson.
Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022 (**UPDATED 03 Apr 22**).
... and the last of 'em. Thanks for the comments and for viewing. I hope that some of you found them interesting.
CT-4E Airtrainer VH-PTX. by GP1961, on Flickr
T-28B Trojan VH-RPX. by GP1961, on Flickr
Mk IX Spitfire VH-IXF. by GP1961, on Flickr
CT-4A Airtrainer VH-NZP. by GP1961, on Flickr
CT-4E Airtrainer VH-PTX. by GP1961, on Flickr
T-28B Trojan VH-RPX. by GP1961, on Flickr
Mk IX Spitfire VH-IXF. by GP1961, on Flickr
CT-4A Airtrainer VH-NZP. by GP1961, on Flickr
Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022 (**UPDATED 03 Apr 22**).
Nice them George!
When did you get such a good warbirds scene?
Remember when Aussies were a little jealous of what we had over the ditch
No Longer!
Bet the Temora Warbirds Downunder will be pretty awesome -
When did you get such a good warbirds scene?
Remember when Aussies were a little jealous of what we had over the ditch
No Longer!
Bet the Temora Warbirds Downunder will be pretty awesome -
Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022 (**UPDATED 03 Apr 22**).
Thanks for the comment, Andy. Yes, we are slowly catching up to you blokes across the ditch but I reckon that a healthy warbird community in both countries is the best outcome for enthusiasts like us. Warbirds DownUnder should be a great event and I have convinced my long-suffering wife to accompany me to the Temora event in October.
I look forward to meeting you at next year's Omaka show.
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Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022 (**UPDATED 03 Apr 22**).
Fantastic variety of warbirds, some very rare. The weather was obviously frustrating.
Many thanks for posting
Many thanks for posting
Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022 (**UPDATED 03 Apr 22**).
Wonderful photos George! That Flug Werk 190 is in such a gorgeous scheme and it's great to see it get so much action, and of course I love your photos of the two RNZAF veteran P-40s. What a great selection!
Zac in NZ
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Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022 (**UPDATED 03 Apr 22**).
Thanks to both of you for your comments.
https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/a ... gister/wlf
I thought that it was a genuine German-built WWII machine albeit without the original engine. When I researched it on the local register, CASA recorded it as a 1944-built machine. Happy to be corrected / educated further. TIA. Agree ith you re: the colour scheme.
https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/a ... gister/wlf
Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022 (**UPDATED 03 Apr 22**).
The way I understand it is that it's Flug Werk FW-190A-8/N s/n 990004 with parts of Fw-190A-8 WkNr173056 incorporated into it. I've mentioned the misconception that VH-WLF is a Focke-Wulf to Aussie friends who have written for magazines or done airshow commentary and they replied they always went to pains to explain it's a new-build.
Zac in NZ
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Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022 (**UPDATED 03 Apr 22**).
Thanks for clarifying the status of the machine.
Re: Warbirds Over Scone 2022 (**UPDATED 03 Apr 22**).
Great set thanks for posting
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