Backing the Red Arrows campaign
On the day they flew over London to mark the RAF's 90th birthday, Lambeth Conservatives are backing the campaign for the world famous Red Arrows to appear at the 2012 London Olympics.Organisers of the event are reported as describing the Arrows as "too British" with a military background that might be "offensive" to other countries taking part in the Games.
The display team, who have performed at more than 4,000 events worldwide, were said to be "outraged".
Cllr Clare Whelan, the Conservative lead on culture issues, said: "Being axed from the Olympics event for being 'too British' is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain. I hope that common sense prevails."
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Labels: Clare Whelan, Olympics, Red Arrows
posted by Cllr John Whelan on Tuesday, April 01, 2008
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