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Originally Posted by bongodriver
I quite agree, despite my liking of the Vulcan I think the ceremony should be opened by aircraft that are actually operated by our armed forces....the BBMF Lanc Spit and Hurri and the Red Arrows in particular.
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Me too, the Vulcan is ok in an Aviation setting, seems a little random to be in the opening ceremony of the Olympics.
Just let the Red Arrows do it, not sure the BBMF would be wise, they are a little too jingo-istic to be involved in a worldwide celebration of one-ness. I dont think WW2 refereces are relevant to a sporting event. You can imagine all the German competitors thinking 'not again, when are they gonna stop reminding us about it!'
EDIT: Bewolf beat me to it..