Anyone with aviation in their blood will look longingly at a Spitfire and say what if…? Many people dream of the chance to fly in one, many people decide to do so and fulfill a lifetimes ambition. I know just such a person who recently came into a reasonable inheritance. He has booked a full hour, the day could not come soon enough.

With over 1500 hours P1 in light aircraft, I  intend to do the same I hope in 2025. My eldest son like me is mad keen on WW2 fighters, his generous wife has bought him a flight for his 30th. I have two brothers also keen for the experience, about to talk to the operators to see if a four ship flight can be arranged.  Watch this space