Goodwood Revival Meeting 2007

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2nd September 2007

The Goodwood Revival Meeting - A Magical Step Back In Time

2007 saw the 10th Revival Meeting take place at Goodwood Motor Circuit in East Sussex.

The Revival meeting held each year in September only permits racing for cars of the period that the track was originally open, namely 1948 to 1966. The only exception to this is the race for Brooklands cars due to the fact that Freddie March raced at The Track before its closure in 1939.

This meeting is unique in the world of historic motor racing in as much as not only are the cars ‘in period’ but so to are the majority of the people that go, whether they be owners, drivers, staff or visitors. Most take the trouble to dress the part – ladies in posh frocks and gentlemen in tweeds or, as is becoming more common, period uniforms of British or American forces. It’s all part of the ‘theatre’ that IS the Goodwood Revival. In fact, if you really want to feel out of place, then turn up in t-shirt, jeans and baseball cap!

Each day there are six aerial slots with different combinations of aircraft taking part in each. In 2007, Old Flying Machine Company brought along Spitfire IX MH434 and P-51 ‘Ferocious Frankie’ with Lee Proudfoot and Alister Kay. The Fighter Collection brought along their ‘cats’ – Wildcat, Hellcat and the mighty Bearcat – which gave their very tight formation display before breaking off for solo displays. John Romain brought along Tom Blair’s ‘tropicalised’ Spitfire (JG891) – which spent most of the weekend parked up as set dressing next to the Driver’s Club - and Hurricane XII (BD707) which gave an outstanding and graceful display in the hands of ‘Rats’ Ratcliffe, just two weeks before the tragic accident which claimed the life of Brian Brown at Shoreham (see separate collection). Also present were the ‘Spirit of Kent’ Spitfire (TA805) and Phil O’Dell brought in the Rolls-Royce PRXIX (PS853) which opened the proceedings on the Sunday morning.

The beauty of the Goodwood display line is its curving nature. This gives plenty of opportunity for the pilots to show off the aircraft to their best and at times nicely close up – handy on a windy day so that huge lenses aren’t usually needed! The area around the Flying Club and Spitfire Bar were always packed whenever the sound of an aircraft engine could be heard and faces of all ages turned skywards as these wonderful warbirds were flown through from all directions with perfect topside views. Then, at the end of each display, each aircraft is taxyed back to the Club, very close to the crowdline and each pilot revels in the applause that always comes their way.

With the aircraft on the ground, the whole place takes on the feel of a wartime airfield with re-enactors taking the part of groundcrew, medics and so on and period vehicles and some classic cars just add to the atmosphere.

As a flying finale, all the aircraft did a stream takeoff and after a quick circuit, ‘beat up’ the airfield before disappearing over the South Downs to return to their various bases.

A first for the 2007 event was the Freddie March 'Spirit Of Aviation'. This is a 'Concours' style affair for specially invited aircraft depicting the classic period of flying from the 30s to the 60s.

Airfield - All the nice girls love an airman	Airfield - British Icons, Bentley Hurricane & Spitfire	Airfield - Cricket on the lawn	Airfield - Riley, Bugatti and Big Cats
Airfield - Time For A Debrief	Airfield - Waiting for them to return	Airifeld - Time for tea	Flying Displays - Grumman 'Cats' The Fighter Collection
Flying Displays - Grumman F6F-5K Hellcat G-BTCC The Fighter Collection	Flying Displays - Grumman F6F-5K Hellcat G-BTCC The Fighter Collection	Flying Displays - Grumman F6F-5K Hellcat G-BTCC The Fighter Collection	Flying Displays - Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat G-RUMM The Fighter Collection
Flying Displays - Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat G-RUMM The Fighter Collection	Flying Displays - Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat G-RUMM The Fighter Collection	Flying Displays - Grumman FM-2 Wildcat G-RUMW The Fighter Collection	Flying Displays - Spitfire MH434/G-ASJV & P-51D Mustang 'Ferocious Frankie' Old Flying Machine Company
Flying Displays - Spitfire MH434/G-ASJV & P-51D Mustang 'Ferocious Frankie' Old Flying Machine Company	Flying Displays - Spitfire MH434/G-ASJV Old Flying Machine Company	Flying Displays - Spitfire MH434/G-ASJV Old Flying Machine Company	Flying Displays - Spitfire MH434/G-ASJV Old Flying Machine Company
Flying Displays - Spitfire MH434/G-ASJV Old Flying Machine Company	Flying Displays - Spitfire MH434/G-ASJV Old Flying Machine Company	Flying Displays - Spitfire MH434/G-ASJV Old Flying Machine Company	Flying Displays - Spitfire Vc Tropical JG891 Spitfire Ltd
Flying Displays - Spitfire Vc Tropical JG891 Spitfire Ltd	Flying Displays - Spitfire Vc Tropical JG891 Spitfire Ltd	Flying Displays - Spitfires IX MH434 Old Flying Machine Company and TA805 'The Kent Spitfire'	Flying Displays - Spitfires IX TA805 'The Kent Spitfire' & PR.XIX PS853 Rolls-Royce
Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007
Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007
Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007
Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007
Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007
Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	Hawker Hurricane XII BD707 G-HURR Goodwood Revival 2007	On Track - All Crossed Up	On Track - American Muscle through the Chicane
On Track - ERA chases Alfa Romeo	On Track - Morgan JAP with Brooklands Monsters behind	On Track - TT Celebration Ferrari v. Corvette	Spirit of Aviation Auster AOP9 XR244 Army Air Corps Historic Flight
Spirit of Aviation Auster Arrow G-BEAH	Spirit of Aviation Beech 18 Expeditor G-BKGM	Spirit of Aviation Beech Bonanza G-ASJL	Spirit of Aviation Boeing Stearman N65200