Aviators set to flock to Goodwood

The Goodwood Aero Club Vintage Fly-In and Air Display is a two day aviation spectacular offering plenty of nostalgia and excitement for all the family. On Sunday 25 and Bank Holiday Monday 26 May, the skies over the West Sussex will be full of vintage aircraft making their way to Goodwood, the legendary motor racing circuit and site of the formally RAF Westhampnett Battle of Britain aerodrome, where they will form part of a 80-strong static display.

Visitors to the event will have the opportunity to get up close to these iconic aircraft, some of which have been recently restored to their former glory with the pilots on hand to talk to enthusiasts. Some extremely valuable and rare historic aircraft, including genuine combat veterans from the First and Second World Wars, will be seen in action in the air and on the ground at Goodwood during the Bank Holiday weekend event.

The Goodwood Aero Club Vintage Fly-In and Air Display is quickly establishing itself for bringing together a mouth-watering line up of historic aircraft. Four hours of air displays will commence at 1pm each day and the crowds won’t be disappointed, as aircraft scheduled to appear include a P51 Mustang, Spitfire, Harvard, Bücker Jungmann, The Great War Display Team, a brace of Hawker Hunters, and the mighty DC6 airliner, the only one still flying outside of the United States. New for this year is the introduction of a large model aircraft display, with these painstakingly built models visible both on the ground and in the air.

In addition to the ground and air-based aircraft on display, there will also be an abundance of other attractions to entertain the whole family. This will include an array of trade stands, archery, funfair, children’s rides and entertainment, model aircraft, aircraft simulators, a modern aircraft exhibition, go karts and many other surprises.

Advanced entry tickets are on sale via the Goodwood Ticket Sales office, on 01243 755055. Admission is only £15 in advance, or £20 on the gate, with children 12 years old or under admitted for free. A weekend ticket in advance will cost £30. For an extra £3 all visitors can ‘walk the line’ of the vintage aircraft display. The Goodwood Aerodrome will be open between 09:00 to 18:30 on both days, and all aircraft owners are invited to ‘fly-in’ in vintage clothing.

The Goodwood Aerodrome is located in West Sussex on the site of the world famous Goodwood Motor Circuit, the sympathetically-restored race track that hosts the nostalgic Goodwood Revival meeting every autumn (19-21 September 2008); an event that also includes a breathtaking aviation element, in addition to a spectacular array of competition cars and motorcycles, with star drivers and riders on hand to thrill the crowds.

The Goodwood Aero Club offers enthusiasts the opportunity to indulge their passion for aviation and flying and be part of Goodwood’s rich aviation history.

For Vintage Fly-In tickets, plus further information about the Goodwood Revival and Festival of Speed, please contact the Goodwood Ticket Hotline:
Telephone: +44 1243 755055
Fax: +44 1243 755058
E-mail: bookings@goodwood.co.uk
On-line via Online Ticket section of the goodwood.co.uk/motor sport/ website

For further information about the Goodwood Aero Club Vintage Aeroplane Fly-In, please telephone +44 1243 755066. To make an Air Traffic Control booking for a modern (post-1966) aircraft, call +44 1243 755061 or e-mail control@goodwood.co.uk. Vintage aircraft owners wishing to book in a pre-1966 aircraft should call Karen Randall on +44 1243 755087, or register their plane for the event via e-mail on krandall@goodwood.co.uk.

Gates open to the public at 9am each day. Tickets £15 each day in advance £20 on the day, weekend tickets available £30 in advance. Children under 12 free. To purchase tickets call the ticket office on 01243 755055 or email bookings@goodwood.co.uk