He confirmed that he flew the Spitfire , but was not the chap who flew it later in the afternoon display. That pilot was  a large  military looking guy in his ( late?) fifties with shortish grey hair and a very ruddy complexion.

All the staff, from shop staff to mechanics and pilots were extremely helpfull and friendly. This all contibuted to a marvellous day. It  was my first visit to Old Warden  ( apart from on the Sim. ) and even though it was a 400 mile round trip for me I will certainly be back.