Sad to come across this thread, it does appear that the unique atmosphere is likely to be lost, irrespective of cost.
Do we have anyone with experience of the “blind them with b/s” jargon to mount a counterattack?
Have a great memory of flying a Turb Redhill - OW & return when the Tiger Club was visiting - Neil Williams doing ridiculous aeros at 500’ or less. And a summer afternoon view of London from over the Thames on the “no radio” corridor going N/S.
Long time ago, don’t suppose you could do it now.