Sad news indeed. R.I.P. Gents.
For others still wishing to fly safely, and as
Brilliant Stuff mentions, Manston is still there.
Polo Jamie - you appear to be quite close, but if you were checking NOTAMs, there's merit in checking under the overlying one saying the ATZ is closed ad-infinitum, where you'd find this one:
H3647/14: Overflying restriction limitation
Q) EGTT/QROLT/IV/NBO/W/000/020/5121N00121E002
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS CONTINUE WITHIN 2NM RADIUS 512032N 0012053E
(MANSTON AD, KENT). OTHER AIRSPACE USERS ARE REQUESTED TO AVOID
OVERFLIGHT OF AIRFIELD WITHOUT FIRST CONTACTING MANSTON RADIO ON
119.925 MHZ. 14-07-0617/AS1
LOWER: Surface, UPPER: 2,000 Feet AMSL
FROM: 31 Jul 2014 14:22 GMT (15:22 BST) TO: 10 Oct 2014 17:13 GMT (18:13 BST)
Posted here as it might be useful for others & for the avoidance of doubt.
I imagine it may be extended beyond 10 Oct.