I think these C17 flights are now finished. Regarding the PSO appeal to scottish government. I would say given the rural area and poor road and rail network it should be in with a good chance. As I've said on here before if Dundee can get it, a city with good road and rail links to aberdeen, edinburgh and glasgow then I can't see how Wick can't. I think a case was put forward to the Government this week so time will tell.Also the loss of many jobs in the area if the airport was to close would be devistaing. Only a helicopter based at the airport now which serves the Beatrice off shore wind farm.