Thanks for posting that, Readibility5.
It's nice to have a rather more rational and informed and less rabid reaction to Headcorn that that displayed by Mr. Horrocks (who as most people around the area know, is most definitely a one-man band).
Headcorn is a lovely village, a lovely area, and a lovely airfield. All the parts contribute to the whole. I can't imagine sitting outside the Bell at Smarden without waiting for the Airfield Mob to come in, being anywhere in the area, seeing the Islander "running in" and not watching for the canopy openings...
The previous poster had it right. If EGKH closed, the site would be turned into an industrial estate. No romance, no lazy Sunday Afternoons (thank you, The Small Faces), less rural atmosphere, lower house prices...
Horrocks, you're a fool. A selfish, unthinking, unimaginative, small-minded fool. Get your blinkers off and wake up.