Just as an aside, a couple of chaps circumnavigated Australia in a RAAF Beaufighter after the cessation of hostillities in WW11. Unauthorised of course.
They visited almost every RAAF Base on the way, staying at the O's Mess's, and took about 3 months, I think.
Got into a bit of trouble too, when they got back.
Wish I could do that now.....
JO.