It might help the debate if someone was able to list the aircraft flown by AH during his RAF career and a rough idea of hours on type. I believe he was more experienced in flying the Jet Provost and given his age would not have thought he flew the Hunter during his years in the RAF.
Under pressure, it is possible a pilot might revert to type. Example, your hand goes to where the drag chute lever was for a type you flew years ago...