IT’S BACK!
8TH & 9TH FEBRUARY 2025
CESSNOCK AIRPORT
Below is the 2025 line-up that has been announced so far with plenty more to come.
Each day is planned to have the same line-up.
*Participating aircraft subject to change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
Wolf Pitts Pro
Paul Bennet’s solo display is 12 mins of high energy, engine screaming precision aerobatics, starting at a height of 3500ft down to ground level! The Wolf Pitts is the highest performing aerobatic biplane in the world with an astonishing 400hp!
F4U-1D Corsair
An iconic warbird renowned for its distinctive gull wings and fierce performance in the skies, this classic WWII fighter, known as the “Whistling Death,” earned its reputation with unmatched speed, firepower, and agility, becoming a nightmare for enemy pilots. At the Barrington Coast Airshow, you’ll witness the raw power and grace of this historic aircraft as it roars through the sky, reminding us of the bravery and skill of the pilots who flew her in combat.
De Havilland Vampire
The Vampire is a true pioneer of the jet age, representing a pivotal moment in aviation history. As one of the earliest jet fighters to serve with the Royal Air Force, the Vampire’s unique twin-boom design and powerful jet propulsion set it apart from its predecessors. This iconic aircraft played a crucial role in transitioning from propeller-driven planes to the high-speed jets of today.
Hawker Sea Fury
The Hawker Sea Fury was a British fighter aircraft developed for the Royal Navy by Hawker during the Second World War. The last piston-driven fighter to serve with the Royal Navy, it was also one of the fastest production single engine piston driven aircraft ever built reaching a speed of 485 mph. A demilitarized Sea Fury holds the unofficial speed-record for a piston-engined aircraft in level flight at 547 mph.
Piper Cub / Truck Landing
Watch on in amazement as champion pilot Paul Bennet performs an incredible stunt – attempting to land a Piper Cub on the back of a moving Chevy pickup as it races down the runway! This display has become a crowd-favourite wherever Paul and his go!
Grumman Avenger
Whether on the ground or in the air, this aircraft is sure to draw attention wherever it goes! The massive 1942 Grumman Avenger was a torpedo bomber developed initially for the United States Navy and features a unique folding wing arrangement for carrier operations. One rescued WWII Avenger pilot would later become U.S. President George H. W. Bush
EDGE 540
The Zivko Edge 540 is a highly aerobatic aircraft powered by a 350hp Lycoming engine. Capable of a 420 degree per second roll rate and a 3,700 foot per minute climb rate, it has been flown to victory many times in aerobatic competitions and is now synonymous with the air racing series as the base that alt other race aircraft are judged. Displayed by one of Australia’s top aerobatic pilots, the display showcases the aircrafts precision and performance that has made this design so popular.
Australian Flag Drop
No better way to kick off an airshow than with an epic flag drop.
P-40 Kittyhawk
With two shy of 12,000 P-40 Warhawks made during WWII, their strength was in the number built. The Kittyhawk was one of two variants operated by the RAF, and two P-40s were the first aircraft valiantly taken up in response to the attack on Pearl Harbour.
Skyaces
The famous SkyAces perform an array of dazzling formation aerobatics in very close proximity. Not only do the SkyAces performance entail skilful formation loops and rolls but also dynamic head to head stunts, which are guaranteed to leave you speechless!
T-28 Trojan
The T-28 Trojan was a piston- engined military trainer used by the United States Air Force and Navy, beginning in the 1950’s. Besides being a trainer, the T-28 was employed as a counter-insurgency aircraft, primarily during the Vietnam War.
CAC Wirraway
The word ‘Wirraway’ is an Aboriginal word meaning ‘Challenge’. The Wirraway was a training and general purpose military aircraft manufactured in Australia, built by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation between 1939 and 1946.
The 2023 Hunter Valley Airshow will play host to two Wirraways: VH-WWY from the PBA hangars and VH-BFF from Temora Aviation Museum.
Yakovlev YAK-52
The Yakovlev YAK-52 is a Soviet primary training aircraft which first flew in 1976 and is powered by the distinct-sounding M14-P radial engine. The development of the aircraft incorporates a number of features to be found on the early post-war fighters.
Cessna 02
The Cessna 02 Skymaster was used by the USAF as a FAC and PSYOPS unit between 1967 and 2010. It featured a unique fore-aft, twin-engine configuration, with its high-mounted wings offering excellent field of view for reconnaissance.
Pitts Model 12
The Pitts Model 12 (aka Monster Stinker) is a large fully aerobatic biplane designed around utilising the 360hp Russian M14P radial engine and can be built from plans or purchased in kit form.
RC Model Jets
Enjoy some impressive displays by a range of model RC jets, showing just how much fun you can have flying, without even sitting in the cockpit. RC models are a great way to get the younger generation interested in flying before they can jump into the cockpit of their bigger counterparts.
