The pilot of the JP started the roll with the nose too low which is typical of someone either not very good or not very current. I suspect it was a bit of both. Was there extra training after the 'red card'? I'll wager the 'good old boys network' came into play and off he goes in the Hunter.
My qualifications so to speak? 3 FJ tours inc Harrier and courses on both JP, Hunter, Gnat etc etc.
He should've hung up his goggles and gone back to his A320 day job.
Everyone can have his own opinion, but not their own facts. Like you, AH was also a Harrier pilot and prior to that, an A2 QFI on the JP. Without prejudice with regards to subsequent events, I don't think your first comment holds water. I can't comment on his currency. Not sure what the 'good old boys network' is.