As for types and suitability, get the A400 low enough and that god-awful noise it makes will make anyone row away from it!
Not sure about the AEA they’re wearing in those pics, but lovin’ the cap. Do aircrew in a 4-engine prop really need to wear LSJs over the water or is this another crazy risk-averse SOP?! I’m hoping the FADEC software issues are sorted by now.