I like your style Mr S. and I wish I could help. Sadly our nearest is Manston and they don't fly anything any more
I don't like flying at all, but watching planes does it for me big time - just seeing them go over.
I have no idea why. My family all think I'm insane, too.
I've graduated from an intense love for old motorcycles - I've been known to park up, get down and sniff the engines from time to time.
Ok, maybe my family has a point.
Good luck with your expedition, I am rather envious.