Aviation at the Goodwood Revival Other Goodwood debutants from the US military back catalogue include the majestic Consolidated Catalina flying boat and Douglas Skyraider, which operated from aircraft carriers during the Korean and Vietnam wars. Cold War opposition Russia is represented by a Yakovlev Yak-11 trainer aircraft, which was used extensively by all the Warsaw Pact countries. The example at Goodwood this weekend is fresh from a total restoration. Traditionally, fighter planes at Goodwood have tended to be of the Second World War variety, but this year there's a veteran of the first global conflict, a Royal Aircraft Factory BE2 biplane, less well known than the Sopwith Camel but famed as the mount of the fictional flying ace Biggles in a Sixties film adaptation of the books by W E Johns. Away from the military, the intriguing Beech Staggerwing, so called because the higher of its two main wings is located aft of the lower, was a fast luxurious plane from the early Thirties. Other highlights include a celebration of the Hawker Hurricane, the mainstay of the RAF during the Battle of Britain. A MkI and a MkXIIa are based at Goodwood for the duration of the Revival. US fighters from later in the war include the Republic P47 Thunderbolt and the ever popular North American P51 Mustang. It's 70 years since the Mustang came into service - two are at the Revival, supported by a lone Thunderbolt. The Goodwood Revival official charity The Fly Navy Heritage Trust provides financial support to keep the Royal Navy's collection of historic aircraft flying. Its ambassadors include classic car racer and enthusiast Nick Mason, author Freddie Forsyth and Sir George Martin, who flew in the Fleet Air Arm before becoming producer for the Beatles. They are joined by actress Kristin Scott Thomas, whose father and stepfather were Fleet Air Arm pilots. These aircraft are such a precious national treasure, we have a duty to look after them. They are also so beautiful in flight - we must do everything possible to keep them flying," she said. On all three days of the Revival, aircrew serving with the Royal Navy Historic Flight are giving briefings on the Swordfish's battle honours, including the sinking of the Bismarck. These will be held beside the Swordfish in the Freddie March Spirit of Aviation arena, at 10am, midday, 2pm and 4pm. All are welcome.