Whats the country coming to?

[CumbrianJack 2]

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

 

 

 

Hi Folks,

 

At least this is sad news of a different type to my usual messages!

You might wish to sign up to this petition ... What is England becoming? 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 has performed at more than 4000 events worldwide, but the

 

Department of Culture, Media and Sport has 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 to everyone you can.

 

Byfer now,

Bill Rawcliffe

[speedlamper 0]

think this was posted a few days ago c.j

[CumbrianJack 2]

Really? well i didn't see it :oops: :11:

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

This sort of thing needs posting everyday mate .Too British ,WTF.