I see on another thread that apparently another C17 is arriving.
BBC BREAKING NEWS:RAF C-17 cargo plane will leave UK this afternoon destined for Paris to assist the French operation in Mali, the BBC understands
Perhaps that's where this one is going, but pardon my temerity, why use a C17 which I understand are practically committed round the clock in Afghan?
It's about time the Powers that Be accept we are no longer the world's policeman able to send a gunboat (or C17) anywhere at the drop of a hat.
Our boys first, please!