I believe that it is possible (mony notwithstanding) to fly a lightening or any other warbird in Australia.
It's possible in South Africa, not that I have. (Money withstanding)
Cape Town, three months ago.
(Not my pics. Mine weren't as good as these.)
One of the Lightnings broke the sound barrier at >15,000 feet.
An air show spokesman said they received numerous complaints.
"We just wanted to demonstrate what it sounds like to break the sound barrier. It has two distinct noises, one after the other."
That's the spirit.
