GOODWOOD WELCOMES BUZZ ALDRIN TO REVIVAL
There will be a 'Buzz in the Air' at Goodwood Revival
With just two weeks to go until the 2009 Goodwood Revival meeting (18-20 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 and period fashions on terra firma.
• Lunar landing astronaut Buzz Aldrin to fly into Goodwood as one of the star Freddie March Spirit of Aviation judges.
• The Freddie March Spirit of Aviation concours d’elegance for pre-1966 aircraft to include the final public appearance of the Vickers Vimy in flight, plus one of only two remaining Nimrods.
• Goodwood Revival air displays expected to include the Vulcan bomber.
With just two weeks to go until the 2009 Goodwood Revival meeting (18-20 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 and period fashions 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 the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight with Spitfires and the Avro Lancaster PA474 in action, the 1919-type Vickers Vimy will be making its last ever flight in public. Revival spectators should be in for a real ground shaking treat too as they will have the rare opportunity to see and hear a pre-1966 jet-powered aircraft perform over Goodwood, as the stunning Vulcan bomber is expected during the Revival weekend.
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 its successful debut at the Goodwood Revival two years ago. 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. A select panel of judges, including Sir Terence Conran, James May and NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin – the second man to set foot on the Moon 40 years ago – will be selecting the winner of the coveted Freddie March prize from around 30 pre-1966 aircraft, set to include a 1934 Hawker Nimrod, a 1942 Douglas C-47A Dakota and a 1965 Bolkow Bo 207.
Good to see that those attending can hope to see a fly-past by the Vulcan. Fingers crossed.
Edited by Alan Cox, 05 September 2009 - 13:23.
...........in 2006 the entry listed eight Cobras and seven E-Types; and in 2004 eight Cobras (including two Daytonas and the Willment coupe) and nine Ferraris (including two 330 LMBs and four GTOs).
