HEATHROW DIRECTOR
First, no offence intended and I would very much like a visit to Farnborough ATC, if that is even possible in these times. They have been unfailingly pleasant and helpful, even when I've had some unusual requests.
Second, while it may have licensed ATC, is it not outside controlled airspace? Is it not possible to have uncontrolled traffic fly thru the airspace, completely within the "rules"?
Third, I have no desire to "DIY" my way thru London TMA, not yet reached that level of stupidity. Just pointing out that "uncontrolled" operations are not unheard of in the UK.
Fourth, the "old heads" in the AF would always remind us "young 'uns" that UK radar controllers were outstanding because, "after all, they invented the stuff".
GF