[Mercury]

Originally Posted by Mercury

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

Whoops, can someone please correct my spelling on the header? I cant seem to change it.
Ta.