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The world-famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing at the 2012 Olympics

Discussion in 'Current Affairs' started by C-T-F-C Warlord, Jun 22, 2008.

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  1. C-T-F-C Warlord

    C-T-F-C Warlord New Member

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    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 http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012
    Forward this on to everyone you can.
     
    #1 C-T-F-C Warlord, Jun 22, 2008
  2. Martinho

    Martinho UTB FTO

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    I thought this was confirmed as not true a while back?
     
    #2 Martinho, Jun 22, 2008
  3. The Fuzz

    The Fuzz Registered User

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    I love the red arrows


    they came to goa to practice and my moms bro is a pilot in the naval aerobatic team

    so i met all the pilots and sat in the plane

    hawker trainers i belive

    and i got the tyre tracks to add to my collection
     
    #3 The Fuzz, Jun 22, 2008
  4. C-T-F-C Warlord

    C-T-F-C Warlord New Member

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    Just been asked to post it, to get more names on the petition.
     
    #4 C-T-F-C Warlord, Jun 22, 2008
  5. StretfordEnd

    StretfordEnd Fools can be kings
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    #5 StretfordEnd, Jun 22, 2008
  6. Taffy

    Taffy C'mon you reds.

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    i rememer seeing them in action at farnbrough air show many many years ago.fackin awesome sight.
     
    #6 Taffy, Jun 22, 2008
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    OMG how ridiculous,,,,

    Offensive to other countries????

    Well dont take part then ffs.

    This is Britain,,what do they expect??

    If they went to China they would expect firecrackers wouldnt they?

    Or Sumo wrestlers in Japan.

    Would they ban Sumo wrestlers because foreign ladies might find their arses offensive?:rolleyes
     
    #7 Essexwhite, Jun 22, 2008
  8. GreenSam

    GreenSam Come on Argyle!

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    Britain are hosting the games and it is our culture FFS. It's not as if we are being offensive or derogotary to other countries is it. I can understand some "PC" points of veiw but this is too bloddy far.
     
    #8 GreenSam, Jun 22, 2008
  9. STFC Rich

    STFC Rich FORZA Swindon!

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    The Red Arrows are a symbol of Britian in a sense. I simply give up now. What is there to be taken away from this great nation now? It's beyond silly now.
     
    #9 STFC Rich, Jun 22, 2008
  10. powerage

    powerage Let There Be Rock!

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    Doesn't surprise me
     
    #10 powerage, Jun 23, 2008
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    The number of gullable people who can't read doesn't surprise me.
     
    #11 Jock, Jun 23, 2008
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    I'm getting very tired of not being allowed to be proud to be British. I think it's ridiculous. I can't understand why they would offend another country, it makes no sense...
     
    #12 Trent End Ben, Jun 23, 2008
  13. Smiffyboy

    Smiffyboy Me love you long time

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    Turd.

    Turd.

    Turd.

    Turd.

    Turd.

    The average IQ in here is about 75 I'm guessing.
     
    #13 Smiffyboy, Jun 24, 2008
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    Indeed :dunce:
     
    #14 Andy, Jun 24, 2008
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    Trent End Ben New Member

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    OK, I feel a bit of an idiot, but what have I missed:confused
     
    #15 Trent End Ben, Jun 24, 2008
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    Andy Formerly Manutdlegend

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    Have a look at StretfordEnd's post above.
     
    #16 Andy, Jun 24, 2008
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    Trent End Ben New Member

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    Oh, it's a hoax.

    Was that it?

    S'alright, I'm from Mansfield :dunce:
     
    #17 Trent End Ben, Jun 24, 2008
  18. TLC

    TLC FF's OverWench
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    It's a hoax ... closed
     
    #18 TLC, Jun 24, 2008
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