And Plan B ain't all that bad so long as we actually get the right balance of Albert J and C17. Indeed, many have been advocating this as a more sensible option in any case. It seems pretty clear to me that operating 2 fleets is going to be more cost effective than operating 3! So roll on the end of the month and a firm decision rather than one of those rather wonderful Sir Humphrey moments 'The Minister has decided not to decide ... and that's his final decision on the matter'.