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Freddie March Spirit of Aviation

Presented by Bonhams|Cars

 


A staple part of the Revival, the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation is a magnificent concours d'elegance for pre-1966 aircraft which brings together some of the most elegant and rarely-seen machines from the history of aviation. 

The display consists of spectacular historic aircraft which would have soared across the skies during the halycon era that Goodwood Revival celebrates. 

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Chocks away!

It couldn’t be Revival without an early morning dawn patrol fly past. For those arriving to Revival early can enjoy a morning coffee as the magnificent historic aircraft fly past the Revival to open the event. Gates open to the public at 0830hrs and at 0730hrs for those who are part of the Goodwood Road Racing Club.

Freddie March Spirit of Aviation Party

The Freddie March Spirit of Aviation party is a must-attend event that starts the Revival weekend. Members can enjoy an exclusive preview of the aircraft on display and get close to these magnificent flying machines without the crowds, whilst sipping Champagne and eating a delicious selection of food.

 

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3rd Place 1941 Fairey Swordfish Reg W5856 – owner Navy Wings Heritage Flight..jpg

2023 winners

The Freddie March Spirit of Aviation display saw an incredible line-up of aircraft manufactured up to 1966. 

1st place 1936 Focke Wulf Stieglitz – owner Richard Menage.

2nd place 1939 Spartan Executive - owner Sebastien Mazzuchetti  

3rd place1941 Fairey Swordfish - owner Navy Wings Heritage Flight.

The Rob Wildeboer Cup

A new prize in 2021 honoured a much-missed member of the team here at Goodwood. Rob Wildeboer worked in our aviation business for 35 years, beginning as a YTS apprentice and rising to be MD of the aviation business and most recently Flying School Manager. He was a hugely popular member of the team, and his sudden death was a devastating loss. 

Rob was instrumental in establishing and curating the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation display. The Rob Wildeboer Cup will each year be awarded to the best restoration of an aircraft in the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation, as chosen by his colleagues. A fitting tribute to Rob’s lifelong passion for engineering.

2023 winner

1928 Travel Air 4000 – owner Tom Leaver

The winner of the Rob Wildeboer Memorial Trophy. 1928 Travel Air 4000 Reg NC5427.jpg

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Freddie March

Freddie March, Charles March's grandfather, has a fascinating history mostly revolving around the worlds of motor racing and aviation. The Freddie March Spirit of Aviation seeks to celebrate his connection with flight, whilst also giving a nod towards Goodwood Motor Circuit's period as RAF Westhampnett during the Second World War.

As well as serving in the RAF, Freddie formed Hordern-Richmond with a friend and together they developed aircraft and motor car design concepts that influenced both of these industries. More than anything, Freddie simply had an enduring passion for them, both at the drawing board and behind the wheel.

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