Spitfires over Goodwood

The Supermarine Spitfire, perhaps the greatest fighter aircraft of all times, will be seen en masse over Goodwood during the extremely popular “Revivals” event 16-18 September.  The dozen Spitfires assembled for the 2011 Revival will be the most to take to the skies over Goodwood since World War II when the grounds of the historic house became RAF Westhampnett during the Battle of Britain.

The Supermarine Spitfire took its maiden flight in March 1936 at nearby Southampton Airport, and went on to become the backbone of the RAF Fighter Command as the key front line fighter during the war.  The Spitfire was produced in greater numbers than any other British aircraft, with over 20,000 examples being built.

Highlights at the 2011 Goodwood Revival will include a Jaguar E-type-only race to mark 50 years of this important sportscar, plus a tribute to Juan Fangio, 100 years after his birth, and a daily track parade of British-built Ford vehicles to honour the century of Ford in Britain. www.goodwood.co.uk

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