The current leader of the RA is a freind's brother, so I've met hime at a few parties. He came across as a very polite and CONFIDENT individual, and his conversation was not entirely limited to RAF-speak, although as a newly qualified PPL I was certainly pleased to meet him in such an informal environment.
My point is that these guys are inevitably going to be a little arrogant, in the same way that rock stars are, because everyone puts them on a pedastal, and I suspect that all of us would be the same given the chance!
As for banning the show, it's symbolic of ths governments persistant attempts to undermine everything in this country that might represent something to which an individual might aspire.
"when I grow up I want to be a Red Arrows Pilot"
"Sorry son, they've been scrapped"
"OK, when I grow up I want to be an airline pilot."
"Sorry son, we've paid so much in council tax that we can't afford to sponsor you."
"Alrigt then, I'll get an airline to sponsor me!"
"Ever since the introduction of aviation taxes, all the airlines have based themselves abroad, and that includes their recruitment policies"
"Well, if I can't fly, I gues I'd like to be the captain of a big cruise liner"
"All foreign now son!"
"OK, I'll be a racing driver"
"Only if you like driving electric cars son!"
"A huntsman?"
"Forget it, son"
"A marksman?"
"Nope"
"Well, Dad, what can I be when I grow up?"
"A number, son, just a number"