Red Arrows Petition

cyprus1


Joined: 19/02/2007
Posts: 154

Message Posted:
04/09/2008 21:43

Subject: FW: Red Arrows Petition

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:27:55 +0100

The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned frocm 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?

colly


Joined: 31/07/2008
Posts: 297

Message Posted:
04/09/2008 23:33

This has been around for some time.



http://www.hoax-slayer.com/red-arrows-petition.shtml



Col