Glojo,
current RAF test pilot, Jim Schofield, is a Harrier mate by background including CVS ops but having done ETPS has over 80 different types in his logbook if I recall the press release. BAES have 2 test pilots flying F35 inc Pete 'Wizzer' Wilson who started life in the RAF but then turned Dark Blue and flew SHAR. He has flown both B and C also.
I've heard that the first serving RN pilot starts this year and if the name is correct he has significant experience on both SHAR and Super Hornet.
It makes no difference though as the Treasury are calling the shots and wouldn't be able to tell the difference between an F-35, F-18 or GR9 anyway
