Topic: Save the Red Arrows

[CotswoldLass]

Waste of a perfectly good jet...

[MrsKP]

Mr Bliar sent me an email today about ID cards.  biggest load of spin/tosh i've ever had the misfortune to read.

the man really does believe his own hype.  wish he'd buggar off over the pond now and leave us in peace (rather than pieces).

[Robert_Brenchley]

He's living in never never land. That would be OK for most people, but we can't afford serial fantasisers in government.

[MrsKP]

Sadly I work for the man so have to hold my tongue, especially in replies directly to him !!!  Him and his big brother state would hand me my P45 before I even started in my new promotion job !!

 ::)

[angle shades]

anyway, back to the Reds  :)

petition signed, we see the Red Arrows most days, from my lottie we watch them
practicing, Lincoln cathedral in the background.

I've grown up with them, and would miss them :) / shades x

[emmy1978]

Right angle shades, am planning move to Lincoln immediately. Thought I was lucky living in Bournemouth where we see them every year. Grown up with them too and would also really miss them. Thanks for signing!  ;D

[Froglegs]

Did not realize they were that old :o about time they were put out. ;D ;D ;D to grass then!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D






 ...... taxi!!!

[emmy1978]

Yep, get your coat!  :D

[tim]

'That old'? I go back to the Red Pelicans - since we live by their then base!!

[Froglegs]

Who ???

[MrsKP]

it only takes a minute girl to ...........


google !

http://www.hedley-francis.co.uk/Pelicans/red_pelicans.htm

 8)

[Froglegs]

Thanks Mrs KP interesting site. :)

[MrsKP]

wasn't it just?

there's just so much history out there that i've not got a clue even existed.

many thanks to Tim (and google).

 ;D

[emmy1978]

Just caught up with this. thanks Tim, had no idea of that history. Fascinating.  :)

[tim]

And their mascot - which often attended parades, especially those for the Queen Mum, CFS's Commandant-in-Chief, was Fred the Pelican from Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water.

[emmy1978]

Did I read something about him recently? Did he die? Can't remember but it rang a bell Tim. Did you fly with the arrows/pelicans? I'm fascinated to know, because I'm a nosy bu**er!  :)

[tim]

Probably!!

Fly? - unromantically, only as make-weight. Gives one a very stiff neck - the G force!!

Still live in Little Rissington.

Did fly the Jet Provost.

[MrsKP]

A response from our Tone !

The e-petition asking the Prime Minister to "continue funding for the Royal Air Force Aerobatics Team - The Red Arrows" is on-going. This is a response in advance of the closing date from the Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

Thank you for signing the petition on the No.10 website calling for the maintenance of the Red Arrows. It is a sign of the place they hold in the national affections that so many people have joined you in signing it - one of the highest numbers since the e-petition service began. That's why I wanted to reply personally. It's also why I am replying before the petition officially closes, in order to reassure people who are clearly concerned.

I am pleased to be able to give you good news. There are no plans to change the funding for the Red Arrows, let alone to disband them.

It is important, of course, that the MOD looks at the full range of its spending plans as part of its routine financial planning, to ensure that taxpayers' money is spent where our Armed Forces most need it. Obviously it is this review which prompted fears that the Red Arrows might be scrapped.

However, like you, the Government recognises just what an important role the Red Arrows play in our national life. As the world's premier aerobatic team, they have thrilled millions of spectators over many years. I was lucky enough to see their extraordinary skills myself only last year at the Farnborough Air Show.

More importantly, the Red Arrows have maintained public support for the Royal Air Force, encouraged recruitment, acted as ambassadors for Britain in the world and promoted British industry for many years. So I am pleased to assure you that this government fully intends to keep the Red Arrows flying.

Thank you for signing this petition, and I hope you get a chance to see the Red Arrows yourself soon.

Yours sincerely,
Tony Blair

Power to the peepul !!!!

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