Maybe a tad harsh on the P51 (Greggs Pasty ?) but I understand your point.

I think as a pax experience ( although have tried neither) the Spit or P.51 would be broadly comparable. As a matter of fact, a YAK-11 (which I have tried) would probably not feel much different to a gentle whizz-round in a Spit, and would probably cost Harvard money, if you could find one 😉

However, for bragging rights, it has to be SPITFIRE, cos that;s the legend, innit ?

Here’s a taste of a Yak-3M flight. I don’t think this particular one is Part 115 operated, however.

In NZ you can buy Spitfire, P-40 and Harvard rides from http://www.warbird.co.nz/
Also Strikemaster rides from http://www.jetfighter.co.nz/index.php/the-missions

The NZ Warbirds Assn has recently become a Part 115 operator too, and offer Harvards (and I think P-51).

Wow Mark, this Peter Arnold character seems to rival you for his knowledge of Supermarine’s finest! 😉

I do hope the aircraft will reappear in RAAF colours as I imagine such an “exotic” variation would be welcomed on the UK scene.

Careful what you wish for, you might get a shark’s mouth!

Temora13_8639fl by errolgc, on Flickr

I quite like what they have done in here. A bit more access to some of the aircraft and views of them you wouldn’t see if they were sitting on the ground. …

I noticed when in MOTAT this week that two of the hung aircraft are agricultural types, with specialist fittings that are more visible from below. A case of making virtue out of necessity I think (given that they had to hang a few).
They are the Agwagon and Fletcher turboprop visible above the Solent in this photo.
Lancaster view by errolgc, on Flickr

There are also a couple of Ag types on the floor.

Fat runs in the family!
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For those in the UK here is the Listen Again link

There are no geo-restrictions on BBC Radio.

I think I am right in saying that elsewhere Remembrance Day is the 11th regardless of which day of the week it falls.

ANZAC Day is always the 25th April.
Until very recently, in NZ there was no replacement weekday off if it fell in the weekend (or other holiday, as happened recently when it fell on Easter). While it is a ‘normal’ public holiday for most, there are strict restrictions on commercial activities before Noon.

I’m hoping to see the black one join them, come Easter!

The Aussie Dr.1 will get a good viewing at Avalon Airshow next year, along with several TVAL machines of different types (a TVAL Dr.1 is also listed).
http://www.airshow.com.au/airshow2015/PUBLIC/aircraft-display/civilian-display-performers.asp

Here is a list of airworthy replicas/reproductions that I have, though certainly cannot be absolutely complete. To illustrate the popularity of the over-all red “Red Baron” paint scheme, I have included (R/B) next to each example painted as such. A few of these Dr.1 replicas/reproductions have remained ground-bound for a while.

New Zealand
ZK-JOG
ZK-JOB
ZK-JOK
ZK-JOC
ZK-FOT
ZK-FOC
ZK-FOK (R/B)
ZK-FKD

I note that NZ has only one less active scheme than the USA!

ZK-FKD is the Classic Aircraft Sales (Graham Orphan) (nearly)all-black one, photo here

TVAL’s have (since 2007) been in Jasta 11 schemes. From 2002 to 2006 ZK-FOK was (per On the Wings of History):

Fokker Dr.1 152/17 was only partially red and was flown by von Richthofen as a reserve aircraft.