SetH
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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."
Is this true? 
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gavin18787
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where did you read that 
cant be true surely 
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SetH
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Its a myspace bulletin, heres the petition:
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012
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strick206
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wouldnt suprise me one little bit
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SetH
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Government has responded on there as well, sounds like pre-ejaculation tbh.
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strick206
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Read the Government's response
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.
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mattk
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I heard this on wednesday
This country is run by a bunch of wankers
See my Sig
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mav
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what a load of bullshit.........jesus this world sucks...
On another note I have been in a red arrow and used to get VIP passes to all the air shows as my uncle was in them.
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Gavin
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fucking joke!
pew pew pew pewwwww
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Liam
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Heard about this a few weeks ago, its an absolute joke this country..
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Dr Pepper
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This story originated from the sun newspaper as I understand ...... Its a load of rubbish - Dont know how people can get so worked up over a story that isnt true?
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smack
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its the sun, everyone seems to belive every word printed in that paper 
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mav
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I didn't know it was from the Sun did I, and not everything in there is bollocks is it.
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SVM 286
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The olympics
The olympics in London
The olympics in London funded by UK tax payers
The olympics in London, funded by UK tax payers and not featuring the only possible interesting thing (namely, the Red Arrows)
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Linch
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shocking!, they flew over my house yesterday and are such a brilliant sight!
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