Buying a Spitfire ride is very tempting but they are illegal public transport flights.
The operator's insurance company would be entitled to refuse to pay a penny if there's an accident.
What happens if you're injured and not able to work for a long time - or ever again?
Or your children are left without your income if you're killed?
Insurance companies aren't known for paying claims unless they have to.
What are the chances of them voluntarily paying out hundreds of thousands of pounds just out of generosity?