The F-35B will be the world's first short take-off and vertical landing aircraft capable of operating routinely at supersonic speeds.
And having spent many, many years in the system, I've been around the buoy, several times, but, I would lay a decent wager that our one, in the UK, will just fall short of what the others can do! We'll be sold down the line......., again. Before the "incoming", just remember this came from a real old scroat who's been there before, seen it, smelt it, felt it, and most likely....well, you know. Best I don't ask you to preserve this post for posterity! I'll be lon........g gone, before the MP for what's it's name asks " would the Minister for Defiance confirm whether the replacement for all the Harriers (inc variants) does the job we've paid for"?
MTB