Vulcan to the Skies

[winny]

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.

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..