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Freddie March Spirit of Aviation

Presented by Bonhams

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.


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2021 winners

Last year, the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation saw an incredible line-up of aircraft manufactured up to 1966.

1st place 1951 Cessna Bird Dog - Laurie Gregorie

2nd place 1941 Westland Lysander - John Romain                             

3rd place 1964 Westland Wasp - John Heath

The Rob Wildeboer Cup

A new prize last year 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, including last year’s stunning 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.

2021 winner

1946 Aeronca Chief - Charlotte Dadswell and Andrew Collicott

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Astronaut Tim Peake at the 2019 Freddie March Spirit of Aviation.
Goodwood Aero Club Ambassador, Kate McWilliams, at the 2019 Freddie March Spirit of Aviation.

The Judges

We had some very special judges for the 2019 Freddie March Spirit of Aviation, including one from space! Astronaut Tim Peake was part of the panel that chose the DC3 as this year's winner. We were also delighted to be joined by Goodwood Aero Club Ambassador Kate McWilliams plus Robert Brooks and Bill Charney. 

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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