Manchester Airport part of the Manchester Airport Group
False Capture - Although I agree with the sentiment of your arguement I think missing the fact that Ringway changed its style of name last century slightly undermines you.
Also, when John (Air Race Ace) Spooner was in charge the decline was tempo reversed. Hell, he even had a fly-in!
Back to the thread.
The CAA Strategic Review of GA did point this out and it will be interesting to see if HM Govt does anything about it.
Sir George Cayley