Is this not the most ridiculous thing you have ever heard, please read and
sign the petition at the bottom.
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/RedArrows201 ... Arrows2012
OUTRAGE at the PC brigade
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