After the referendum votes are counted, the truth is bound to come out. I know the consequences will be serious for me, but the world will find out soon enough when we have to divvi up the military resources.
When the UK supposedly took the Phantom out of service, there was made a big show of publishing their destruction. But if you look at all the horrible pictures published, you will only never see more than about 10 airframes. The rest have been quietly stored and maintained and a secret cadre of aircrew and ground crew kept current. The F4 was chosen for retention for its AD and nuclear capabilies.
The occasional overflight is bound to be spotted, but it doesn't happen very often. Sorry if we disturbed you.