With hindsight, it probably wasn't a good idea to suggest destitute apprentices spend a day selling programmes at Biggin Hill one year..... although it's possible several local hostelries in Wendover may have subsequently become the grateful beneficiaries of this excursion.
Gaydon.....space cadet visit and the arrival into service of the Dominie at said Air Show or "At Home" ..cue much puff and promotional commentary as to the versatile navigational capabilities "best thing since sliced bread " style of said beast. The crowd gazed heavenwards in expectation, true it was a bit murky but nothing untoward as other flying had been taking place, and, in the distance, could be heard, just, the dulcet sound if two Vipers but then....silence. And, an even longer silence from the commentator , the sort that means, "this isn't going to plan " silence. before, in strangely much more subdued and muted tones, "erm, the Dominie has missed the airfield ".....thankfully, it found it "some time later ".