Thank you VERY MUCH indeed for the update and I fully understand your excellent points and the first hand experience that you have..
Regarding the non heat issue, I did follow it with interest and as you say this topic is now WELL past its sell by date and should now be buried on the 'grassy knoll'
Are you optimistic about this aircraft ever becoming fully operational? (STOVL version) I am only asking as it clearly effects decisions regarding our aircraft carriers.
My personal thoughts are that we should go with the conventional version but that is me..
Thanks again for your understanding which is much appreciated.