The Hunter Fighter Collection (HFC) Technical Team embarked on the assembly of the newly arrived Spitfire replica from GB Replicas, UK. This replica, constructed as a Mk. IX and painted in the colour scheme of Spitfire X4009, is an engineering marvel, but the assembly was not without a few challenges! The HFC [...]
At Hunter Fighter Collection (HFC), we are not just restoring aircraft—we’re bringing history back to life. And sometimes, the most extraordinary stories are written not just in the skies, but through the partnerships forged. One such inspiring collaboration is the HFC journey with REC Watches, whose passion for preserving history resonates deeply [...]
We had the honour of meeting Dimity Torbett, the niece of Paterson (Pat) Clarence Hughes, Australia's highest scoring Battle of Britain fighter ace. Dimity shared many fond memories of her uncle, bringing Pat's story to life for all of us at Hunter Fighter Collection. She also generously donated a wooden tray that [...]
Further progress on the restoration and rebuild of Spitfire X4009! Ross Pay, Chairman of Hunter Fighter Collection, visited Airframe Assemblies on the Isle of Wight UK to discuss the ongoing project with Steven Vizard. Airframe Assemblies are dedicated to the restoration and repair of airframes for World War II warbirds mainly Spitfires [...]
Photos from the the scrapbook of Paterson Clarence Hughes and his service at RAAF Point Cook, Victoria have been shared. Hunter Fighter Collection visited David Hughes, Pat’s nephew, at Parkes NSW recently and David generously shared a number of photos and family memorabilia about Pat and his service in Australia and the [...]
REC watches in collaboration with Hunter Fighter Collection Incorporated have launched a limited edition range of watches to commemorate Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia X4009. The X4009 watches are limited-edition timepieces made from Spitfire Mk Ia X4009 aircraft, flown by Australian fighter-ace Flight Lieutenant Paterson (Pat) Clarence Hughes DFC during the Battle of [...]
A Spitfire fuselage structure has arrived at Hunter Fighter Collection to help the Supermarine Spitfire Mk Ia X4009 project. The Spitfire fuselage structure, still contained in its jig frame, was recently transported to Scone NSW from Toowoomba Qld. Work will commence soon to transform it into a mobile Spitfire display to assist [...]
The engine of Supermarine Spitfire X4009 along with the aircraft wreck, amounting to nearly 500kg, is being packed to be shipped from Airframe Assemblies on the Isle of Wight UK to Hunter Fighter Collection at Scone Australia. Spitfire X4009 is owned by Hunter Fighter Collection Incorporated, a registered not-for-profit charity in Australia. X4009 [...]