zipplex Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Sorry if this is the wrong forum for this but you really couldn't make it up 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 the government's decision, please follow the link and sign the petition. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012 Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I think this was a rumour that is untrue. There is a reply on the petition page... This allegation is not true. The Government has not banned the Red Arrows from the London 2012 Olympic Games. The organising committee of London 2012 will decide what to include in the Opening Ceremony and other celebrations - but with almost five years to go, decisions are yet to be made on what these will look like. And of course the Red Arrows played a memorable role in the celebrations for 2012, when they flew over Trafalgar Square to mark London winning the Games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg B Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Old news and proved to be complete and utter bollix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notdoneyet Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Great first post Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Yep, I read the original one to and it was totally unfounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 springs to mind, anyways............ :bex: Ed I think we need a nice tight SJ for this newbie Bexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Tango Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Ed I think we need a nice tight SJ for this newbie Bexy Careful Bexybabe your naughty corners calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Old news and proved to be complete and utter bollix. Seconded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thx6667 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Sorry if this is the wrong forum for this but you really couldn't make it up Except, seemingly, someone did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipplex Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Ok guys I'm ready Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwh773 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Careful Bexybabe your naughty corners calling. Ah yes, but come on Panzer Pete its no fun if I dont try and put my high heels in it, maybe if youre a good boy, and my poorly toe is betterer I'll take a piccy of em for ya Bex von HighHeelInHerGobAgain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skii Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Ok guys I'm ready Simon No worries Simon - welcome to Britmodeller This caused quite a stir the first time it circulated, which I believe was sparked off by a certain tabloid newspaper, and as correctly pointed out above was proved to be nothing more than a poo-poo-stirring piece of fiction. Drop by the new members section and we'll put the kettle on for you John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angels49 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Simon,..............take off your shoes grab a cold one, and relax the SJ's are one size fits all, and 'ere thats a goooood thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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