My choice lies between a Mk
VB Spitfire, Amy Johnson's "Jason", and Bert Hinkler's Avro Avian.
I'll have a test flight in each before deciding, but suspect the Spit will frighten the life out of me, and I'd be too overcome with nostalgia to see straight on landing, so I'll probably drop that choice. Plus servicing and insuring it would be too expensive.
"Jason" would be my choice on compassionate grounds. I feel so sad to see the old boy strung up in the Science Museum, like a dusty Airfix model in my bedroom. I suspect Our Amy would approve of letting him loose at weekends.
I saw Bert's Avian in Brisbane Museum, stuck on a wall. Shame on you Aussies!
For me, it's my perfect aeroplane. I could fettle it, fly it safely, and keep it in my garden.
It was also built not far from where I was born. But above all, it's got glorious history, whilst still begging to be flown.
Can I have it serviced and hangared at Biggleswade please?