I don't disagree with anything you've said old chap. ME-262 changed a lot within jet fighters. How ever it appeared in a world where nazi Germany was being put to the sword, and went out of service when the deed had been done. The technology was then used in a branch of aviation that has changed beyond belief, from Sopwith Pup to F-22, without actually changing the world at any point.
Still not convinced about the IDS, just seems like another bomber trying to get through to me. Having said that I think we all agree - fighter pilots make movies, bomber pilots*, airline pilots**, and helicopter pilots*** make history. (If I tidy that up a bit it might make a decent quote!)
Best to all,
Orca.
*=plus that other chap/ chaps in the 'over seated' variants, plus ground crew and enablers.
**=plus whole set up from check in to G&T delivery team.
***=plus navigator, observer, crewman, diver...how many people does it take FFS!