The Rob Wildeboer Scholarship Auction 2023
On Tuesday 20 July 2021, the Goodwood aviation community suffered an immeasurable loss with the passing of Rob Wildeboer, the Goodwood Flying School Manager, after a sudden illness. To remember and honour Rob in accordance with the wishes of his family, a number of scholarships were made available to help a number of students on their aviation journeys.
This October, we will be holding our first silent auction at Goodwood Aerodrome to raise funds for our 2024 Rob Wildeboer Scholarships.
To make a bid on any of the items, you can pick up an auction slip at the Flying School front desk at Goodwood Aerodrome, or you can email your bid to scholarship@goodwood.com.
Please include your contact details, the lot number/item and the amount you would like to bid. The bidding will close at 22:00 on Saturday 21 October.
Goodwood Aerodrome will be open from 9:00 – 18:00 on Saturday for those who would like to learn more about our Flying Scholarships, place a bid or see a selection of the items up close.
Lot Number
01
Item: RAF Jacket
Donated by: Mike Lumb
An original Navy Leather RAF Issue AIRCREW JACKET. Size L (42).
Lot Number
02
Item: Tim Peake Limitless Autographed Copy
Donated by: Tim Peake
Paperback, signed copy of Limitless. The nation’s favourite astronaut, Tim Peake, shares his inspiring life story from military duty in Northern Ireland and Afghanistan to the European Space Agency and the infinite cosmos.
Lot Number
03
Item: Tim Peake Swarm Rising Autographed Copy
Donated by: Tim Peake
Paperback, signed copy co-written by astronaut Tim Peake, this sci-fi adventure finds humanity in danger from a supposedly benevolent alien hive mind and only Danny and his best friend Jamila can avert catastrophe.
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04
Item: Mark Hillier Royal Flying Corps Kit Bag Hardback book
Donated by: Mark Hillier
Royal Flying Corps Kitbag Aircrew Uniforms and Equipment from the War Over the Western Front in WWI. Hardback book.
Lot Number
05
Item:Flightcom 4DX Headset
Second hand headset with bag.
Lot Number
06
Item: David Clark H10-13.4 Headset
Second hand headset with bag.
Lot Number
07
Item: Flightcom 4DLX headset
Second hand headset with bag.
Lot Number
08
Item: David Clarke Headset
Donated by: Richard Curry
Second hand David Clarke headset with bag.
Lot Number
09
Item: Flightcom 4DX Headset
Second hand headset with bag.
Lot Number
10
Item: VB Leather Kneeboard
The VB Leather Kneeboard is stylish and durable and designed to last a lifetime of flying.
Lot Number
11
Item: Downs Experience at Goodwood Golf Course for Four People
Donated by: Goodwood Golf
Experience the Beauty that is the Downs Course and enjoy an unrivalled golfing experience from start to finish. Test your golfing pedigree with friends on the challenge of our 'top 100' golf course.
Lot Number
12
Item: Goodwood Horseracing Club Membership
Donated by: Goodwood Horse Racing Club
Enjoy a Goodwood Horseracing Membership to an exclusive Club. From inside information and social events to the company of other keen racegoers, you can't beat the sense of belonging that comes with the Goodwood Racecourse Membership.
Lot Number
13
Item: Aerodrome Café Lunch for Two
Donated by: Aerodrome Café
Enjoy a delicious lunch for two at the heart of the historic Goodwood Airfield. With breathtaking views of the runaway and ingredients sourced from Goodwood’s home farm, the Aerodrome Café is the perfect spot for a lunchtime treat.
Lot Number
14
Item: Goodwood Aerodrome Goody Bag
Donated by: Goodwood Shop
The Aerodrome collection is inspired by the glamour and thrill of flying and is perfect for any aviation enthusiast.
Lot Number
15
Item: Revival Racing Experience
Donated by: Goodwood Motor Circuit
Experience the golden era of motor racing at Goodwood Motor Circuit. This exhilarating day is a unique experience that will take you back in time to the late 50’s and 60’s. With a fleet of classic Saloons, Sports, and GTs this is a rare opportunity to experience driving as it used to be.
Lot Number
16
Item: Two 2024 Goodwoof Tickets
Donated by: Goodwoof
Two tickets to the ultimate dog’s day out to celebrate our canine companions at Goodwoof 2024. The day includes a full schedule of unique experiences, from action sports to wellness workshops.
Lot Number
17
Item: Elite Helicopters Pleasure Flight for Two at Festival of Speed 2024
Donated by: Elite Helicopters
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Festival of Speed and the surrounding area from above with a bespoke Helicopter ride for two.
Lot Number
18
Item: Goodwood Cheese Hamper
Donated by: Goodwood Farm
A delicious selection of Goodwood Farm shops award-winning cheeses, all produced locally in the organic West Sussex dairy farm.
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19
Item: Clay Shooting Experience for 2 People
Donated by: Goodwood Clay Range
Enjoy a unique day out with friends and take to the stand at Goodwood’s Clay Pigeon shooting ground. Suitable for novices and crack-shots alike, our experienced instructors provide expert tuition based on the level of ability.
Lot Number
20
Item: Champagne Afternoon Tea for 2 at Goodwood House
Donated by: Goodwood House
A delicious Afternoon Tea in the stunning Ballroom at Goodwood House. Enjoy a glass of fizz and a selection of finger sandwiches, homemade fruit scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, plus a selection of assorted cakes and pastries.
Lot Number
21
Item: Himalayan Salt Stone Massage at Goodwood Health Spa
Donated by: Goodwood Health Club
A warm, balancing, therapeutic salt stone massage to regain and balance the bodies nervous system, where the warm Himalayan salt stones melt away and ease the tension while delicately exfoliating the skin, encouraging a perfect night’s sleep.
Lot Number
22
Item: Bottle of Goodwood Gin
Donated by: Goodwood Farm Shop
With a character shaped by wild-grown botanicals sourced from the estate, Levin Down Goodwood Gin is handcrafted using traditional methods, distilled with mineral water naturally chalk-filtered through the South Downs
Lot Number
23
Item: Harvard Wall Art
Donated by: John Lowrey
Bespoke black metal Harvard wall art by artist John Lowrey.
Lot Number
24
Item: Spinnaker Run J Class Regatta, Bermuda Photograph
Donated by: Sam Kurtul
A limited edition A2 framed print (2/25) titled “Spinnaker Run J Class Regatta, Bermuda” by Photographer Sam Kurtul.
Lot Number
25
Item: Two 2024 Festival of Speed tickets
Donated by: Festival of Speed
Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House, the Festival of Speed is motorsport's ultimate summer garden party, an intoxicating celebration of the world's most glamourous sport.
Lot Number
26
Item: Two 2024 Revival tickets
Donated by: Goodwood Revival
Join us at Goodwood Revival 2024 and enjoy the romance and glamour of motor racing as it used to be
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27
Item: Signed copy of British Secret Projects, Jet Fighters since 1950 by Tony Buttler
Donated by: AFE
A signed copy of British Secret Projects, Jet Fighters since 1950 by Tony Buttler in hardback. A unique insight into the secret world of British jet fighter projects through the 'golden years' of the British aerospace industry.
Lot Number
28
Item: Signed copy of British Experimental Combat Aircraft of World War II, Prototypes, Research Aircraft and Failed Production Designs by Tony Buttler
Donated by: AFE
A signed copy of British Experimental Combat Aircraft of World War II, Prototypes, Research Aircraft and Failed Production Designs by Tony Buttler in hardback.
Lot Number
29
Item: Signed copy of Building Concorde, from Drawing Board to Mach 2 by Tony Buttler with Jean Christophe Carbonel Donated by: AFE
A Signed copy of Building Concorde, from Drawing Board to Mach 2 by Tony Buttler with Jean Christophe Carbonel in hardcover.
Lot Number
30
Item: Strategic Air Command in the UK SAC Operations 1946-1992 by Robert S Hopkins III
Donated by: AFE
Hardcover copy of Strategic Air Command in the UK SAC Operations 1946-1992 by Robert S Hopkins III.
Lot Number
31
Item: A3 Framed Print of 2 Spitfires
Donated by: Ritchie Southerton
A beautiful framed photograph of 2 Spitfires flying in formation.
Lot Number
32
Item: Pooleys flight bag and equipment
Donated by: Pooleys
Pooleys flight bag with all student equipment required for PPL / LAPL (this doesn’t include the headset).
Lot Number
33
Item: Glider Experience at Parham
Donated by: Southdown Gliding Club
Enjoy a thrilling glider experience over the beautiful Sussex countryside.
Lot Number
34
Item: 30-Minute Spitfire Simulator Experience
Donated by: Spitfires.com
Fly the world's only Spitfire Simulator that can be used for training new Spitfire pilots as well as giving fantastic flight experiences to non-pilots. It's not the closest thing to flying a real Spitfire, it is flying a real Spitfire!
Lot Number
35
Item: Fly with a Fighter Pilot Experience
Donated by: Ultimate High
Fly with a fighter pilot for up to 35 minutes in an ex-military training aircraft and fly the aerobatic manoeuvres yourself. The experience is tailored to you and can be as mild or as wild as you choose.
Lot Number
36
Item: 45min Flying Cub Trial Lesson in a Piper Super Cub
Donated by: Goodwood Flying School
Try your hand at flying in the Piper Super Cub and take control of the aircraft under the guidance of one of our experienced Instructors while enjoying the stunning scenery.
Lot Number
37
Item: Signed copy of Bird by Tracey Curtis -Taylor
Donated by: The Duke of Richmond and Gordon
A signed copy of Bird: Three extraordinary flights. One extraordinary woman in hardback.
Lot Number
38
Item: Signed copy of The 40th Anniversary of the Douglas Bader Foundation
Donated by: The Duke of Richmond and Gordon
A signed copy of Legend to Legacy The 40th Anniversary of the Douglas Bader Foundation compiled by David Charles Towsend Bickers.
Lot Number
39
Item: One night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at Goodwood Hotel with Dinner at Farmer Butcher Chef
Donated by: Goodwood Hotel
Enjoy a relaxing night away in one of Goodwood’s signature Hotel rooms and indulge in a delicious home-grown, farm-to-fork meal at the award-winning Farmer Butcher Chef.
Lot Number
40
Item: A Signed Poster of the Lancaster Documentary and DVD.
Donated by: Tall Boy Films
A poster of the Lancaster documentary film signed by the Director and Producer with a DVD of the film.
Lot Number
41
Item: The Spitfire Experience at Wisborough Green
Donated by: The Spitfire Experience
Fly a WWII Spitfire from a full size replica cockpit. This experience includes a take off, aerobatics, low flying, flying under a bridge and performing a landing - all in one 30 - 45 minute session.
Lot Number
42
Item: The Legends of Motorsport
Donated by: The Duke of Richmond and Gordon
A limited edition copy of The Legends of Motorsport book signed by 22 of the most legendary racing drivers with an accompanying letter. Signatures include Mario Andretti, Stirling Moss and Jackie Stewart.
All Goodwood experiences are valid for 12 months from 21 October 2023.
To make a bid on any of the items, you can pick up an auction slip at the Flying School front desk at Goodwood Aerodrome, or you can email your bid to scholarship@goodwood.com.
Please include your contact details, the lot number/item and the amount you would like to bid. The bidding will close at 22:00 on Saturday 21 October.
Goodwood Aerodrome will be open from 9:00 – 18:00 on Saturday for those who would like to learn more about our Flying Scholarships, place a bid or see a selection of the items up close.
