JSF New Technology!!!

I have been following some of the articles in the press etc concerning the JSF intended for the new R.N. CVF, and note with interest that there seems to be an inference towards “look what an amazing invention we have”.
40 years ago, De Havilland drew up plans, including a proposed production schedule for a not entirely dissimilar aircraft (Lift engines and vectored thrust) in the shape of the DH.127, later becoming the DH.128.
This would have been an aircraft with impressive capabilities in the payload/range/performance departments, and allowing for the fact that “stealth” was not around at the time, I have a feeling that, rather like the TSR2 could have, this aircraft would still be able to give a good account of itself today!
Unfortunately with the British Government of the day, and the demise of the conventional Carrier Fleet in the 60’s and 70’s, this advanced British design went no further. Yet another case of a good idea which failed to be developed due to the “British Disease” (great ideas, no concept of forward planning, and a tight exchequer).