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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 are a British citizen and disagree with this decision, sign the petition on the link

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/RedArrows2012/?ref=redArrows2012

I do not understand they only make funny figures with their plane, this is not aggressive !

Isn't the whole point of hosting the games that you have a unique opportunity to present your country?They're a team of pilots performing some impressive manouvres and that's it. I really don't see why they should be banned...

I think our government is scared of being 'British' right now with the events of the last few years and wants to make us seem more accessible to the world.....hmmmmmm

At last due to some decent common sense and an online petition the Red Arrows have been given permission to perform at the London Olympics in 2012.