Friday, July 03, 2015

US Air Force Cancels Two 4th of July Shows Because of "Severe and Credible Threats"


From the Daily Mail:
The U.S. Air Force has cancelled planned Independence Day celebrations at a Norfolk RAF base due to the increased risk of a Jihadi terror attack. 
The two-day festival was due to be hosted by U.S crew based in RAF Lakenheath and Mildenhall, home to the 48th Fighter Wing at the nearby RAF Feltwell in Norfolk. 
Among the highlights of the show was to be a display by the RAF Red Arrows as well as the RAF Falcons parachute team. 
Colonel David Eaglin, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander said: 'While we were certainly looking forward to this year's celebration and hosting the US and UK communities at RAF Feltwell, we have to put public safety first and foremost. ' 
We apologise for any inconvenience this cancellation has caused, and we will continue to work with our UK counterparts - both military and civilian - to make sure we keep our Airmen and the local communities safe.' 
As well as the high-octane displays, the festival was due to feature live bands, acrobatic displays and carnival rides.

1 comment:

Nicoenarg said...

The military is canceling events because of credible threats? Isnt the military supposed to be able to deal with and hence protect from such credible threats?

Did the good guys fight the Nazis by coloring their skin white, their hair blonde and their eyes blue?