If they are surplus to US military needs, perhaps the ADF could pick up a couple more fairly cheap.
Don't be too excited about the idea of purchasing cheap second-hand C-17s. Our American friends have a history of selling us second-hand equipment with substantial corrosion...
C-17 ACI Corrosion Findings
P20 Fuselage Skin Corrosion:
- Significant corrosion on fuselage sin interior, and under external rubstrips
- All fairing panels opened up; corrosion found in approximately 200 fastener holes
- Worst corrosion conditions at fastener holes repaired with Jo-bolts
- Proposal submitted to inspect/repair corrosion. Design and process changes to be incorporated to reduce corrosion potential.
Extract from a presentation: "Corrosion Management of Airlift Assets"
Colonel Darrell H. Holcomb
Commander
330th Strategic Airlift Sustainment Group
USAF