BEags, the only trouble with a one for one type swap is that you're not swapping like for like. Shiny new A400 will roll straight into strat lifting; your intra-theatre lift and airdrop will still have to be covered by the J for a long while yet. As for the Italians I'd heard they were trying to offload their tankers a while back - maybe just unfounded rumour
Can't make it on Friday unfortunately as I'll be flying round in circles chucking stuff at the sea!