Whats Norfolk, Virginia got to do with London or Manston?

I think from reading a few articles that the ‘Virgins’ (?) want flights to the UK without having to pass through a major hub, Manston wants international flights, plus there are already cultural links. I think it’s all about launching services to the UK as part of the 400th anniversary – though admittidly I can’t see any of these as a clinching argument!