Petition: Red Arrows banned from 2012 Olympics

**2little2late** · 31-Jul-08, 23:26

Please sign this petition. (I have).

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 this decision, please sign the petition on the link.

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows...=redArrows2012

**Tubthumper** · 31-Jul-08, 23:34

Might be an idea to wait until the BAe/Saudi international bribes sensation is sorted out.
Or maybe the Red Arrows in their BAe Hawk aircraft could stand as one more example symbol of all that's solid and trustworthy about British industry and business.
Mind you, most of it is owned by China anyway...
*Edit - no reflection on the pilots, their skills or the British Forces - it's just a shame that excellence in such fields gets lost in the morass of big business.*

**grumpyhippo** · 31-Jul-08, 23:39

This is what could be missing in 2012, seen at Tain a couple of years ago

**DeHaviLand** · 31-Jul-08, 23:41

Just another stupid internet hoax. Can you people not learn to check first?
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/10...rows_olympics/

**Tubthumper** · 31-Jul-08, 23:43

Originally Posted by DeHaviLand

Just another stupid internet hoax. Can you people not learn to check first?
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/10...rows_olympics/

Whoops - Caught!

**TBH** · 31-Jul-08, 23:53

How do we know it really was a hoax, they could be lying, it has been known.

**Anne x** · 01-Aug-08, 00:46

better to be supporting the duala9campaign petition and get it up to some sort of standard with all the accidents lately than this load of codswallop about the red arrows the pollution at the olympics probably no one will see them any way with the smog

**TBH** · 01-Aug-08, 00:48

Originally Posted by Anne x

better to be supporting the duala9campaign petition and get it up to some sort of standard with all the accidents lately than this load of codswallop about the red arrows the pollution at the olympics probably no one will see them any way with the smog

They should definitely make the A9 dual carriage way all the way to Wick.

**DeHaviLand** · 01-Aug-08, 00:48

Originally Posted by Anne x

better to be supporting the duala9campaign petition and get it up to some sort of standard with all the accidents lately than this load of codswallop about the red arrows the pollution at the olympics probably no one will see them any way with the smog

There is smog in London? First I heard! Anyway, it might be gone by 2012. Or perhaps you just didnt read the thread right?

**TBH** · 01-Aug-08, 00:49

Originally Posted by DeHaviLand

There is smog in London? First I heard! Anyway, it might be gone by 2012. Or perhaps you just didnt read the thread right?

Do the people in london not go about with masks on their faces due to the noxious gases.

**Anne x** · 01-Aug-08, 00:52

Originally Posted by DeHaviLand

There is smog in London? First I heard! Anyway, it might be gone by 2012. Or perhaps you just didnt read the thread right?

Sincere apologies no I didnt read it properly sorry Dual the A9 Campaign still a better campaign than any olympics 2008 or 2012 and worrying why the red arrows are going to appear or not all for 3mins of there show
ps have you all signed the petition to upgrade the A9

**Cattach** · 02-Aug-08, 10:04

Originally Posted by TBH

They should definitely make the A9 dual carriage way all the way to Wick.

Bit difficult since the A9 does not go to Wick. It goes to Scrabster across the Causwaymire. Wick is on a side road off the A9.

**TBH** · 02-Aug-08, 16:51

Originally Posted by Cattach

Bit difficult since the A9 does not go to Wick. It goes to Scrabster across the Causwaymire. Wick is on a side road off the A9.

What I mean is, the A9 should be re-re-designated back to Wick, it's only right and proper instead of going to the Backwater that is Thurso and scrabster.

**teenybash** · 02-Aug-08, 17:11

Originally Posted by TBH

What I mean is, the A9 should be re-re-designated back to Wick, it's only right and proper instead of going to the Backwater that is Thurso and scrabster.

You've got it right...Bring the A9 back to Wick..

**Anne x** · 02-Aug-08, 20:29

Apologies to 2little2late did not mean to highjack your thread
has everyone signed the duala9campaign in light of all the recent carnage on the A9
A) didnt want to post link cos I can't thick or what !! maybe a nice person who knows how to do it will oblige !!!
B) Loads of Thurso Signatures already on it so someone knows how to do it properly I just followed the link typing in duala9campaign

**Anne x** · 02-Aug-08, 20:36

Thank you now please all sign
Make my day a long overdue cause

**TBH** · 02-Aug-08, 20:37

Originally Posted by Anne x

Apologies to 2little2late did not mean to highjack your thread
has everyone signed the duala9campaign in light of all the recent carnage on the A9
A) didnt want to post link cos I can't thick or what !! maybe a nice person who knows how to do it will oblige !!!
B) Loads of Thurso Signatures already on it so someone knows how to do it properly I just followed the link typing in duala9campaign

Here you go Anne:

dualthea9 campaign petition.

**Tubthumper** · 02-Aug-08, 22:28

Originally Posted by TBH

What I mean is, the A9 should be re-re-designated back to Wick, it's only right and proper instead of going to the Backwater that is Thurso and scrabster.

Do I detect a wee hint of something there TBH?