Many years ago when still a very young child, I was taken to Brighton. There on the sea front, pointing out to sea, was a Spitfire on display for Wings Day. For 6d children were allowed to sit in it and be shown around the cockpit by a member of the RAF. I understood little of what the chap said as I was mesmerised, just sitting there looking forward past the gunsight to a sparkling blue sky with the occasional Cu floating around - I was in another world.
Your reminiscence took me straight back to that moment - I can't thank you enough Sir.