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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
 
I'm sure i read somewhere that this was a hoax, something to do with the BNP, but dont quote me on that.
 
I read somewhere that this started of as a whisper campaign by the BNP and there is no actual truth behind it


From the Licolnshire Echo
But team spokesman Rachel Huxford said: "We have had no discussions about the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics whatsoever.

"We are still planning our 2008 season at this stage and that is a long way off. We understand that no decision has yet been made about the ceremony.
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However if it is true then :bang:
 
As published by The Sun, that well known bastian of truthfull, accurate journalism.

Besides, who says we'll still have the red arrows in 2012?
 
IT'S JUST A HOAX.

It appeared first in The Sun, with no attribution, and the Red Arrows have since comprehensively denied it. Probably the kind of thing they do at The Sun when it's a slow news day, just to stir up some fun.

Move along, nothing to see here.
 
signed :wave::)
 
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