SIR - The world famous Red Arrows have been banned from appearing in the 2012 Olympics in London because they are deemed too British', and organisers believe that their military background might be offensive to other countries participating in the games.
The display team have performed at more than 4,000 events worldwide, but the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has deemed the display team too militaristically British'.
Red Arrows pilots have been outraged as they had hoped to put on a truly world-class display for the games, something that had never been seen before.
Being axed from a British-based event for being too British' is an insult - the Arrows are a symbol of Britain.
They are excellent ambassadors for British overseas trade as they display the British-built Hawk aircraft all over the world.
The Arrows performed a short fly-past in 2005 when the winning bid was announced, but their fly- past at the games was to have been truly spectacular.
It is hoped that common sense prevails, and this decision is overturned.
PETER JEWELL, Droitwich.
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