FITZ4X4 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British". Organisers of the event say that the Arrows military background might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games. The display team have performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the display team "too militaristically British". Red Arrows pilots were said to be "outraged", as they had hoped to put on a truly world class display for the Games, something which had never been seen before. Being axed from a British-based event for being "too British" is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain. The Red Arrows have been excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade, as they display their British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world. The Arrows performed a short flypast in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their flypast at the Games was to have been truly spectacular. It is to be hoped that common sense prevails If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link below http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Br00n1e Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 unbelievable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I suppose they'll be banning starting guns too. "On your marks! Get set! I say, would you mind awfully starting to run now please" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 "I say, would you mind awfully starting to run now please" I'm certain that would be too British too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siearl Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I think it is a disgrace, the are an aerobatic team showing the professionaism and high quality training that they have had to under take. Being a member of the RAF i think it is great PR for both the forces and the country when they appear shows everything is not about fighting for other peoples rights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pux Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 i think this is just rumor control at it again i don't think anything has been talked about like this as yet!!!! i read somewhere that the red sparrows are in talks with the people who sort that stuff out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeppimp Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 interesting, just found this: red arrows at the olympics can't help wondering if there is some other agenda operating here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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