Correct, but the RAF GR1 had such a ugly nose , I would definitely prefer the RN SHAR from the HMS Invincible ;)
Now let's wait for the NA, will be a great plane and hopefully the whole family will follow.
But back to topic, our upcoming harrier designed for STOVL operations, what we do with it is another topic.
Regarding the fuel , the Harrier often starts with external fuel tanks but not fully loaded, so the first action after starting is hitting the tanker and take fuel for the sortie , especially when flying CAP like in Afghanistan (thin air up there so the engine has problems to provide enough thrust for hovering or starting with full loadout)