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Old 18th Apr 2012, 14:27
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Red Arrows to open Olympics

Just been informed that it has now been confirmed that the Red Arrows will feature prominently in the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
Good news I would suggest!
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As a 9-ship?
or more likely as a 7-ship?

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Bob, nobody suggested it was in their Hawks. Maybe they'll march
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The RAF website says a nine ship formation.
Reds Olympic Flypast
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What happened to the apparent 'ban'* they had that the Forces Favourite Super Soaraway Sun and other such rags were bleating about?

No doubt Rupert's Rag (as in Murdoch, not as in Army Officer) will claim this as one of their many victories.





*The one later officially denied by both the RAFAT and the London 2012 organisation.
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I look forward to them cutting the ribbon and declaring the games, "Officially open!"

Here's hoping they do not press any incorrect buttons and get 'buzzed' by the QRA aircraft? (humour)
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...looking forward to their 'dump and burn'...
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...looking forward to their 'dump and burn'...
Perhaps they should stay away from the curry.
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Well, the rest of the Services are being dragooned into the Olympics as security, carpark attendants and all other manner of 'MACA', so why not the Reds too.
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They are set up for ceremonial 9 nine ships outside of the standard display format.
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I'm hoping the two "add-ons" don't take inspiration from the sporting world and do a "Tevez" during the display season.
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I assume that for the flypast they'll be fitted with Sidewinders just in case...???
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Just trying to work out how they are going to light the torch using a Hawk. Sidewinders are Air to Air and 30mm canon might not be very practical...
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Air to ground Sidewinder
EXCLUSIVE: Raytheon adapts AIM-9X for air-to-ground mission
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Way too technical for my liking. Just napalm the joint
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Red Arrows to open olympics

Will they have to get the keys from the guardroom?
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Not an Olympics fan, but as an opener, the Reds have to be the most stunning British choice. But then I suppose you could build a giant Minaret, with appropriate wailing words that would appease others
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Air to ground Sidewinder
Just a software tweek? No change to the blast-frag warhead? Not going to be good for much more than soft skinned vehicles or personnel out in the open. In which case, frankly there are better, cheaper options.
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Its for targets of opportunity as a backup capability
Not as a primary attack system
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Old 20th Apr 2012, 08:27
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So if the Reds are to open the show, which unit of the Armed Forces should close it?
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