The RAF quite rightly didn't prioritise Maritime fast air. Because its the Navy's business, and should have been kept the Navy's business by the Navy.
In answer to earlier debate, precisely why the RAF should not have ownership of a platform being specifically bought for Maritime Strike. Interesting that F35 A is being looked at as a serious proposition for the RAF (not withstanding its inability to AAR with any of our current or future tankers). Why didn't we stick with the C again?