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Old 18th April 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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Old 18th April 2012 | 16:21
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As a 9-ship?
or more likely as a 7-ship?

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Old 18th April 2012 | 16:53
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Bob, nobody suggested it was in their Hawks. Maybe they'll march
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Old 18th April 2012 | 17:11
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The RAF website says a nine ship formation.
Reds Olympic Flypast
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Old 18th April 2012 | 18:05
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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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Old 18th April 2012 | 19:37
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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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Old 18th April 2012 | 20:00
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...looking forward to their 'dump and burn'...
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Old 18th April 2012 | 21:17
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...looking forward to their 'dump and burn'...
Perhaps they should stay away from the curry.
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Old 18th April 2012 | 21:40
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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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Old 19th April 2012 | 17:20
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They are set up for ceremonial 9 nine ships outside of the standard display format.
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Old 19th April 2012 | 17:28
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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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Old 19th April 2012 | 17:33
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I assume that for the flypast they'll be fitted with Sidewinders just in case...???
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Old 19th April 2012 | 17:43
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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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Old 19th April 2012 | 17:55
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Old 19th April 2012 | 18:03
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Way too technical for my liking. Just napalm the joint
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Old 19th April 2012 | 19:46
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Red Arrows to open olympics

Will they have to get the keys from the guardroom?
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Old 19th April 2012 | 21:01
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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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Old 19th April 2012 | 21:41
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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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Old 20th April 2012 | 00:31
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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 April 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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