back in the 70s I recall a similar story that a Hurricane landing to the south badly shot up overflew the airfield into the direction of Epping Forest never to be seen again, is it true? I have no idea.
With the airliners headed up west it will allow for temory terrace seating on big event days centerline of the action just like the old Biggin Hill Airf air days 50 quid a seat possibly a nice little earner