[modeleng] Olympics 2012 - Red Arrows

A little 'off topic' that I thought some of you might be interested in ?.

This is apparently true.


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In a typically measured British response I believe that the person responsible 
for making the decision should flogged in a public place.

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Subject: Red Arrows



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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.

More PC nonsense...!

Please sign this petition on the link below if you think this ban is?ridiculous.

It takes 2 seconds to submit your signature to the petition; it is a?reputable, 
fully registered, petition site

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

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