Unfortunately nor have I ever had the opportunity of a lifetime to fly a Spitfire. I have found the following links to sites describing what its like to fly the Spitfire, these may be of interest to you Mr Slasher <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
<a href="http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/9378/spit-fly.html" target="_blank">http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/9378/spit-fly.html</a>
<a href="http://www.spitfires.flyer.co.uk/flying.html" target="_blank">http://www.spitfires.flyer.co.uk/flying.html</a>
Kermie