The programme itself made no mention of the RAF involvement and much of the media coverage refers to 'Army Wives Choir'. As an RAF publication why shouldn't RAF News highlight the light blue element for it's light blue readership?
It's not inter-service rivalry or high-jacking, the opening lines of the front page piece reads:
'A song released by a choir featuring RAF spouses is odd-on favourite for the Christmas Number 1 slot. Wherever You Are, by the Military Wives Choir, is on track.....'
And on page 6:
'The Military Wives Choir featuring seven RAF spouses are set to have.....
In the previous edition:
'Star DJ Chris Evans is backing a bid by RAF and Army wives to top ......
'A group of seven RAF wives featured in the recent BBC series The Choir, which brought together the partners of serving members of the Armed Forces to perform...
Bis/SOSL - did you read the articles?