According to the politically correct, the Red Arrows are "too British". Help stop the madness and sign Downing Streets petition
26/09/07 11:03
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/ RedArrows2012/ ?ref=redArrows20 12
If you disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link below…
http://petitions. pm.gov.uk/ RedArrows2012/ ?ref=redArrows20 12