...and while the Lockheed Martin C-130J could perform the task, it would first require an amendment to AirTanker's contract with the MoD.
Brilliant. Every time I read about this it astounds me. If we want to modify the C-130Js that we own and operate we need the agreement of Airtanker, which has nothing to do with our C-130Js. The MoD gimp that agreed to this has probably received a knighthood. May even be working for.....
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