Hunter Warbirds Museum

Overview

See, hear and feel the thrill of flight at the Hunter Warbirds attraction. Hunter Warbirds is an immersive aviation attraction located at Scone Memorial Airport, with an awe-inspiring collection of…

See, hear and feel the thrill of flight at the Hunter Warbirds attraction.

Hunter Warbirds is an immersive aviation attraction located at Scone Memorial Airport, with an awe-inspiring collection of historic aircraft, trainers and fighters on display.

Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, visitor to the region or a family looking for a day of fun, there is something for everyone at the Hunter Warbirds attraction.

Experience an extraordinary aircraft collection, including Col Pay’s warbirds and interactive displays in a state of the art, purpose-built space.

An incredible collection of military aircraft will be on display including aircraft, trainers and fighters from WWI to modern aircraft. Get up close and learn the incredible stories of the aircraft and those whose lives intersected with them.

Hunter Warbirds celebrates the vital role of the Upper Hunter in supporting military and civil aviation during times of war and peace from WWI to present day.

The Hunter Warbirds collection on display includes:

De Havilland DH-82 Tiger Moth
De Havilland DH-60 Gypsy Moth
Link Trainer A13-77
North American Aviation P-51D
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CAC-18 Mustang
Supermarine Spitfire Mk9C
CAC Macchi
Government Aircraft Factories Mirage 3O
Hawker Hunter
Mig 17 or Lim6
CAC Wirraway
Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk
NAA T-6 Texan
Boeing Stearman
Supermarine Spitfire Mk5C project
Cessna Birddog
CAC Winjeel
BAE Strikemaster

Hunter Warbirds is open and ready to welcome guests.

A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility

Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Adhere to The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation

Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met

Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss

Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Have a bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table

Have a hearing loop

Have a low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music)

Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)

Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room

Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)

Have accessible seating areas in theatrette

Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked

Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog

Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)

Have audio enabled lifts

Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)

Have grab rails in the bathroom

Have handrails on all your stairways

Have lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.

Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar

Have step free access to the conference or function room

Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)

Modify your cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)

Provide seating in common areas including reception area

Train your staff in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss)

Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss

Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges

Train your staff in disability awareness

Train your staff to respond to allergic reactions

Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth

Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Website meets WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

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