It's a Spitfire!
Thanks for your replies to my first post, chaps. I have greatly appreciated your comments and they have made me feel less like the (72) old fogey that I am!
When I first flew the Condor, I was actually flying a Spitfire. I never lost that feeling. And I have never felt it in any other aircraft.
I'm a mechanical engineer, Echo Romeo, and if you think that I might be able to help, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Cheers