The C-17 has built a reputation on being a manuverable airplane, especially for its size. Even low speed it does handle very well, but like all aircraft, it does have its limits to what it can and cant to. It is not a fighter, nor will it ever be. When lite of fuel (20,000 LBS) and cargo, its roatation speed is around 98 knots ( I know cause I was up front in one with this configuration, and saw 98kts when the wheels came off the ground).
On a side note, I have not watched this, and I refuse to. I know people who were friends with the crew. I find it tacky that the Air Force even released the video. Nothing against you Torch, but I dont think the video should have been released and spread around.