I am somewhat surprised at the curmudgeonly nature of a few posts on this thread. Seems a decision (no doubt by politicians, advised by CDS) decided that repatriation would be by the RAF. Thereupon it falls to the RAF to carry out that duty with respect to the victims and their families, a duty the RAF would be proud to discharge. The manner has been restrained and dignified, and entirely appropriate, and IMHO detracts nothing from the way in which the bodies of Service casualties are repatriated and received.
I suggest we commend QCS and Brize Norton' SWO for a job well done, and leave the bereaved to grieve in peace.