Willard - You say that if any part of the design had any British input we are up the creek - what exactly is wrong with British engineering? The reflex 'we are cr@p' comments on these forums are just not right. British engineers have led key parts of the STOVL design, and have performed magnificently. Many cut their teeth on the Harrier, and their work on the F-35B has earned the respect of all their American colleagues.
No, I said:
B-H, if that part of the design had any British input then Dave-B is up sh1t creek.
in reference to..
Where do they put the petrol??
...given our [tongue in cheek] historical inability to build anything with sufficient fuel capacity.[/tongue in cheek]
So quit being so precious and chill out, FFS.