Saturday, November 6, 2010

Rifle Ban In Place For Some Remembrance Day Parade

The Royal Air Force contingent from the Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering, DCAE Cosford, took part in the Annual Remembrance Day Parade and Service at Wolverhamptoon. RAF Cosford - Wolverhampton

Army Cadets Banned From Carrying Rifles On Remembrance Day Parade Because It 'Glamorises' Weapons -- The Daily Mail

Army cadets have been left ‘bitterly disappointed’ after being banned from carrying rifles on a Remembrance Day parade - amid fears the weapons might 'upset' onlookers.

The young cadets have proudly marched with rifles for decades and around 100 had spent months fine-tuning the drill where they would showcase their skills.

But the cadets were left 'gutted' just days before the big event when military top brass cut the rifles from the display following complaints from members of the public.

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My Comment:
I guess the uniforms will be the next thing to go.

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