Originally Posted by
Pontius Navigator
I perceive a little flak. My post was banter in relation to the OP that specifically refers to the Reds smoke colours.
The real point is why does the parade merit a flypast? Are there other mass events and parades that would merit a flypast but don't? Is it a London centric thing?
Whimsy?
Somebody thinks it might make a large demographic who think that armed forces careers are closed to them reconsider?
Buggins turn?
Why the hell not rainbow smoke - it's something new, and the Reds, whilst known for their skill, are hardly known for the originality of their displays.
G