Rare pre-1966 aircraft scramble for 2008 Goodwood Revival

With just three weeks to go until the 2008 Goodwood Revival meeting (19-21 September), the nostalgic appeal of the world’s most authentic historic motor race meeting is set to continue with a huge variety of rare aircraft to complement the racing on terra firma.

The origins of the Goodwood Motor Circuit are based around the perimeter road of former RAF Westhampnett, a key Battle of Britain airfield and the location of Sir Douglas Bader’s final sortie.

Throughout the Revival weekend a series of legendary aircraft – long associated with Goodwood – will be flying over the famous motor circuit. In addition to air displays featuring Spitfire, Corsair and Mustang, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will also perform a special display.

On Sunday 21 September, Revival spectators should be in for a real ground shaking treat as they will have the rare opportunity to see and hear a pre-1966 jet-powered aircraft perform over Goodwood. The stunning Vulcan bomber is expected to make an appearance in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the classic West Sussex motor circuit.

Down on the ground, the prestigious ‘Freddie March Spirit of Aviation’ – an aeronautical ‘concours d’elegance’ that recalls the style and excitement of flying as it used to be – will be held again this year following on from its successful debut at the 2007 Goodwood Revival. Freddie March, the present Earl of March’s grandfather, was a keen aviation engineer, as well as an accomplished racing driver and vehicle coachwork designer.

This attraction for historic aircraft built up to 1966 – the same cut-off year as all motor vehicles permitted on site during the Revival meeting – is in memory of the great man who had such an influence on Goodwood. Leading oil and gas exploration and production company Oil Exco are headline sponsors of the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation for 2008.

In addition to exciting aircraft, this year’s Revival will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Goodwood motor circuit, recalling the halcyon days of motor racing as it used to be in Goodwood’s heyday up to 1966, with all of the accompanying spectacle and glamour of the era, with competitors and spectators alike dressed in period fashions. The event promises an exceptional selection of the best machinery on the planet with a spectacular array of cars and motorcycles, plus fabulous star drivers and riders to thrill the crowds on all three days of motor racing.

As in previous years, admission to the Goodwood Revival is strictly by advance ticket only. Tickets can be ordered as follows:

For further information please contact the 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