It was announced at the Fairford International 'ho down' that 207 was to become the F-35 OCU, because their's was the only Mess Silver which could be recovered etc etc..... No seriously, it is due to the Squadron's Naval origins and the intention of course that the F-35 will be operated in close cooperation between the FAA and the RAF. Except for the ones we purchase as 'A's that is! How likely is that looking at present? I wonder?
FB