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David Cameron talks up Red Arrows in India David Cameron talks up Red Arrows in India
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David Cameron has moved to scotch a rumour that he could be forced to scrap the Red Arrows by telling his Indian counterpart they will continue to "grace the skies" for as long as he is prime minister.David Cameron has moved to scotch a rumour that he could be forced to scrap the Red Arrows by telling his Indian counterpart they will continue to "grace the skies" for as long as he is prime minister.
Cameron talked of his fondness for what he regards as an iconic British brand when he offered the help of the RAF for the Indian air force's equivalent of the Red Arrows, Surya Kiran.Cameron talked of his fondness for what he regards as an iconic British brand when he offered the help of the RAF for the Indian air force's equivalent of the Red Arrows, Surya Kiran.
The prime minister said RAF engineers would be prepared to advise on how to attach smoke pods to allow the orange, green and white colours of the Indian national flag to be painted across the sky.The prime minister said RAF engineers would be prepared to advise on how to attach smoke pods to allow the orange, green and white colours of the Indian national flag to be painted across the sky.
Cameron and Manmohan Singh discussed the Red Arrows after India signalled that it was prepared to buy another tranche of Hawk jets to strengthen its military acrobatics team. India bought 66 of the jets in 2004 and a further 57 in 2008.Cameron and Manmohan Singh discussed the Red Arrows after India signalled that it was prepared to buy another tranche of Hawk jets to strengthen its military acrobatics team. India bought 66 of the jets in 2004 and a further 57 in 2008.
A No 10 source said: "The prime minister has always believed that the Red Arrows reflect everything that is great about Britain – not just what it shows about our military capabilities but also the skill, dedication and courage of the pilots. And that so long as he's in No 10 they will grace the skies of Britain. Today was a great opportunity for the PM to promote them overseas."A No 10 source said: "The prime minister has always believed that the Red Arrows reflect everything that is great about Britain – not just what it shows about our military capabilities but also the skill, dedication and courage of the pilots. And that so long as he's in No 10 they will grace the skies of Britain. Today was a great opportunity for the PM to promote them overseas."
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