Think of it in real terms. The RAF has 4 C17s. Then think about where we are committed, how much stuff has to be moved there, and you'll come up with a simple reason why you'll be lucky to see one in action at a show this year.
And then the broken Hercs which mean that the Tri* and mighty 10 are a bit busier than usual.
And then the well informed DTMA colonel who doesn't want "HIS" (
) assets posing at an airshow when they should be moving HIS troops round the world at weekends instead. Well thanks, the fun police seem to be well and truly on top this year.
How about thanking our hard working AT fleet for the job they do, without whom the British military could acheive the square route of
all.