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Panda:
The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 London Olympics because they are deemed "too British". Organizers 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, sign the petition on the link.

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

sleeplessparadise:
here and here   you will find this is a con.

Panda:
Well dont i feel silly  :oops: :oops:

Thanks sleeplessparadise for enlightening me  ;)

littlepow:
Yeah, there's no such thing as red arrows.

Now known as multi national Arrows of an unspecified colour.

Silvery Thing:
To focus on the title of this thread... I am of the opinion that no one can be 'too British'!

Sadly this damn country seems scared to show what it is and what it stands for.... maybe we should look west and try to be just a 'little' like the Americans and be somewhat more patriotic and proud to live in this country.

Lets be British and proud of the fact :D

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