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Hunter Fighter Collection Dedicated to preserving and displaying historic Warbirds, at Scone NSW. Hunter Fighter Collection Inc.

(HFC) is an Australian not-for-profit dedicated to preserving and showcasing Australia’s military aviation history. We restore and own iconic warbirds—like the Spitfire X4009—to honour the legacy of those who designed, built, maintained, and flew them in times of war and peace. Based at the Hunter Warbirds Aviation Museum in Scone, NSW, HFC curates Australia’s largest flying collection of heritage fighter and trainer aircraft. We share these rare aircraft with the public through museum displays, airshows, and educational programs—keeping aviation history alive for future generations. As a registered charity, HFC relies on public donations and the work of passionate volunteers and aviation experts. Every contribution helps us restore, maintain, and fly these historic aircraft. Donations of $2 or more are tax-deductible in Australia.

📍 Visit us at Hunter Warbirds Museum, Walter Pye Avenue, Scone NSW 2337
🌐 Learn more or donate: https://hfcscone.org.au/donate/
📞 ABN: 31 774 990 889 | INC No: 1901294

07/09/2026

Today the 7th September marks 86 years since Flight Lieutenant P.C. (‘Pat’) Hughes was killed in action. He was attacking a Dornier Do-17 bomber at close range when the German aircraft blew up in front of him, causing such severe damage to his Spitfire that he lost control and crashed. Having already been credited with 15 combat victories, Hughes was the third-highest-scoring ace of the battle (although sharing this total with four other pilots, none of them Australians) and had been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on 18 August. You can learn more about Pat Hughes, one of Australia’s flying legends at Hunter Warbirds and help us get his Spitfire back in the air!

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160 Satur Road
Scone, NSW
2337

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