Red Arrows and The Olympics.

[Kels97]

I got this email from a friend of mine re: the Red Arrows not being able to fly at the olympics in 2012, as they are deemed to be too British!!

''Please read and respond.

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, so if you disagree with this
decision, please sign the petition on the link''


http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012

[Sweetpea]

Yes, seen this before. Don't know if I voted though. Will do now.

Too British? Not possible.

[Kels97]

I thought it was a bit shambolic to say the Red Arrows cant perfome at the Olympics. It's it England for goodness sake!!!! The world has gone barking mad!

[poppy]

This is just barmy, how can anything be too British in Britain?

This is ridiculous. I've had a look around, and for more information on the Red Arrows and the RAF at the Olympics, visit The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team: The Red Arrows which is The Red Arrows news website which has more.

[poppy]

Thanks Dave Guess we will have to wait a few years to find out if they will or won't e there