A father whose son died while flying a vintage plane took to the air to honour his son's memory.

Ray Hanna took part in a low-level Spitfire display during the launch of this year's Goodwood Revival Meeting yesterday.

All eyes were turned skywards rather than trackside as the former Red Arrows leader flew over the Earl of March's estate near Chichester.

The stunt helped launch this year's meeting, which takes place next month.

money raised from the event will go to the Mark Hanna Surgical Research Fellowship set up in memory of Mr Hanna's son.

Mark, a former RAF pilot who ran The Old Flying Machine Company with his father, died shortly after taking part in the 1999 revival meeting.

His Messerschmidt 109 plane crashed as he tried to land in Spain. He later died from his burns.

The fellowship set up in his memory carries out research into burns therapy and healing.

It is hoped enough money will be raised from this year's revival meeting to fund a plastic surgeon for the project.

Guests at the launch included British racing legend Derek Bell and commentators Murray Walker and Tony Jardine.

Race fans also heard the Earl of March pay tribute to the late Barry Sheene.

Lord March said: "For three days in September we take a step back in time to the good old days of motor racing.

"The revival this year features a special tribute to Barry Sheene who won the motorcycle race at Goodwood last year."

The revival meeting takes place from September 5 to 7.

For tickets, call 01243 755055.