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! |
As a 9-ship?:ok:
or more likely as a 7-ship? :rolleyes: MB |
Bob, nobody suggested it was in their Hawks. Maybe they'll march :)
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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. |
;) 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):ouch: |
...looking forward to their 'dump and burn'...
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...looking forward to their 'dump and burn'... |
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 |
Way too technical for my liking. Just napalm the joint :8
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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 :rolleyes:
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Air to ground Sidewinder |
Melchett
Its for targets of opportunity as a backup capability Not as a primary attack system |
So if the Reds are to open the show, which unit of the Armed Forces should close it? :E
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