Bodger Baz Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 (edited) UPDATE - apparantly this is pure rumour, but it has attracted a fair amount of attention! Please forward this to as many people as possible!!! 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 ...... http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012 Forward this on to everyone you can. What the hell is this country coming to? Edited August 7, 2008 by Bodger Baz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Oh dear oh dear. Dig a bit deeper and you'll find that this rumour has been around ever since the day we won the 2012 Olympics. And that is all it is, I am afraid. A rumour. No fact to it at all - it has been denied at all levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 oh well, its a rumour that has a lot people spreading it unfortunately, 461,798 signatures as of today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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