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Red Arrows will not be grounded by MoD cutbacks, assures Blair
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12 April 2007
After speculation that the RAF's world-famous air display team could be axed as part of Ministry of Defence cutbacks, more than 57,000 people signed an online Downing Street petition to save them.
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The world famous Red Arrows
In a written response, the Prime Minister said: "The Government recognises just what an important role the Red Arrows play in our national life.
"I am pleased to assure you that this Government fully intends to keep the Red Arrows flying."
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