Jacko, how do you know it was his first post - and don't give me the obvious answer.
Whilst the deal to swop LF has some merit, both aircraft are part of the RAF's heritage from WW2 - neither have the same relevance to any other country. Is the Indian Hurri for sale?
This swop should not be the RAF's decision or the MOD's - like the EC Constitution the British public should be consulted.