If I was on the Typhoon Force, I’d be pretty miffed at being portrayed as second-best in such a public way as tonight’s programme did in the role disposal sequence. It will form the bulk of the RAF’s combat power for decades to come and even the USAF recognises that a 4th/5th-gen mix is essential for mass. Considering both aircraft are single-seat multi-role and the huge investment in simplifying F35B STOVL, surely disposals are driven more by OCU input dates than student ability? If anything, I’d expect an older aircraft with poorer ergonomics and sensor fusion to place greater demands on the pilot.