Really, arguing the toss about whether things are merely "untidy" or it's merely because bureaucratic obstacles simply prevent compliance with rules is a complete red herring. The bottom line is that it was an unsound operation in almost every respect. To even contemplate flying to the Netherlands is even more worrying. This type of thing only ensures that the difficulties facing preservation and operation of old aircraft become even more stringent. Many would say rightly so, after reading the accident report.