RAF Red Arrows too British for the 2012 Olympics.

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DBA_bloke replied

27 September 2007, 15:59
Originally posted by Mailman View Post

Well I guess they have a point aye? The Red Arrows could turn in to something less oppressive...maybe even chose a colour not offensive to moslums?

Mailman

Five years? We'll ALL be beardies (even the ladies) by then.
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Mailman replied

27 September 2007, 15:58
but with five years to go, decisions are yet to be made on what the celebrations will look like

Well I guess they have a point aye? The Red Arrows could turn in to something less oppressive...maybe even chose a colour not offensive to moslums?

Mailman
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chef replied

27 September 2007, 15:47
just got this reply

"The e-petition asking the Prime Minister to "to Allow the Red Arrows to Fly at the 2012 Olympics" is ongoing. This is a response in advance of the closing date from the Government.

It is not true to suggest that the Government has banned the Red Arrows from celebrations to mark the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The organising committee of London 2012 will decide what to include in the celebrations - but with five years to go, decisions are yet to be made on what the celebrations will look like, although you can be assured that they will be a spectacular showcase of Britain's best.
"

teflon Labour at its best
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MikeC1408 replied

26 September 2007, 18:18
Or maybe not

http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/...entPK=18407510
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BoredBloke replied

26 September 2007, 16:44
What event have they been banned from? Surely if taking drugs in the sprinting is classed as illegal, using a fighter jet should be right out.
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Moose423956 replied

26 September 2007, 15:25
Originally posted by Moose423956 View Post

I can't find any news story to confirm this. I reckon it's just a bit of political propoganda.

Ah, it's in The Sun so it must be true.
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MrRobin replied

26 September 2007, 15:24
Done. Next.
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Moose423956 replied

26 September 2007, 15:22
Originally posted by alreadypacked View Post

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the RAF Red Arrows as Unsuitable for the 2012 Olympics because they are too British.

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/

I can't find any news story to confirm this. I reckon it's just a bit of political propoganda.
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WindyAnna replied

26 September 2007, 15:13
So did we bid for the games as being London, England (i.e. British) or as London, not really in England but part of some multi-country conglomerate?!?!
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DBA_bloke replied

26 September 2007, 15:07
Originally posted by Dundeegeorge View Post

they could fly into some buildings, in formation obviously......

And then sue us, or something... where's my gin...
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chef replied

26 September 2007, 15:06
that's just stupid... signed.
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Dundeegeorge replied

26 September 2007, 15:05
Well perhaps in the spirit of multi-culturalism

they could fly into some buildings, in formation obviously......
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DBA_bloke replied

26 September 2007, 15:04
Maybe we'll have a few beardies flying jumbos, instead?

It's enough to lead me to drink... more.
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alreadypacked started a topic RAF Red Arrows too British for the 2012 Olympics.

26 September 2007, 15:02
RAF Red Arrows too British for the 2012 Olympics.

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport have deemed the RAF Red Arrows as Unsuitable for the 2012 Olympics because they are too British.

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/
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