Changing this nickname is another sign of the general acceptance of the idea that Westerners should be ashamed of the Crusades. The History of Jihad From Muhammad to ISIS proves otherwise. It demonstrates from primary sources that the Crusades were not a gratuitous imperialistic venture, but a late and small-scale defensive reaction to 450 years of imperialist jihad aggression that had conquered and Islamized what had been half of the Christian world, and threatened the life of the Christian empire, the Roman empire.
The West continues its cultural self-abnegation in the face of the chimera of “Islamophobia,” a propaganda neologism designed to make people ashamed of defending themselves and their homeland against a newly aggressive and emboldened Islamic jihad.
“Britian’s [sic] Royal Air Force Bans ‘Crusaders’ Nickname for Fear of Offending Muslims,” National Pulse, July 29, 2024:
Britain’s Royal Air Force’s 14 Squadron has dropped its historic “Crusaders” nickname following a complaint that it is offensive to Muslims. The name, which dates back to the squadron’s missions over Gaza and Palestine during World War I, is now apparently considered inappropriate by the RAF’s leadership.
The decision came after a single RAF crew member lodged a complaint, claiming the term was insulting. Despite the nickname being a significant part of the squadron’s identity and history, crews have been ordered to remove any references to “Crusaders” from their hangar.
An aviator expressed frustration to the Mail on Sunday, stating, “If they’d have asked members of the squadron, rather than dictating this change, almost everyone would have been in favor of retaining ‘Crusaders,’ because it is so much part of our history. There was never any prejudice or malice in the name.”…
mgoldberg says
Wasn’t it just last week or the week before, when some upper echelon advised Brits not to wear their military uniforms when off duty and out in public? What a load of bovine fertilizer that one is ….. to be ashamed of on’e patriotism.
gravenimage says
Yep–this dates back to the murder of Lee Rigby, at least. Of course, UK military *should* have responded by bravely wearing thir uniforms and letting Muslim thugs know that their savagery would be met with overwhelming defensive force.
Barbara says
Sounds like using names connected to British history needs to be used connected to everything British.
Screw everything PC
The first time being politically correct was used by one of Stalin’s advisors.
gravenimage says
Yes–that’s where PC comes from.
Keith O says
The RAF can always change the squadrons name to something more in line with Britain’s new out look, something like “The apologists”?
drew webb says
The Deplorables ?
rick says
How many names has Islam “dropped” because they may be insulting to Christians, Jews, gays, liberated women,etc. I know the answer without researching this question. NONE. And we in the West should follow that example.
Mike says
All the flags in Europe which have a cross (including the English flag and the Union Jack) now need to be dropped, because some Muslims may find them offensive.
The English flag needs to be immediately changed, so as to have a red crescent and red star on a white background.
That would probably suit Jack “MYOB” Allan just fine.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
You mean like replacing the cross of St George ??????? w/ a red crescent on a white background? Wonder whether that’s already been taken?
Rufolino says
Mike, this would certainly suit the Mayor of London, a perfect fit with his Muslim agenda.
Gregory says
The west is slowly walking to its doom cowtoeing to these moslems is rubbish. One person who is probably a moslem whinges about the name and the top eschelon run to do his or her bidding this is absolute crap.
Wellington says
The West caves again though Islam never caves. Conclude accordingly about the zeitgeist of the present West, which is simply pathetic and then some.
40 rounds says
Yeah, totally true and disgusting. Interestingly, the crusaders killed a lot of Jews so I would think the religion of peace would be happy with the name crusaders. Christmas is next
England Invaded says
I’m offended that the original crusaders were needed because of slims and their slaughtering.
Nothing really changes does it?
Jack says
Slims, I like it.
Ron says
I guess Falla and Moosehammad have thin skin. I thought they were supposed to be tough.
Dave says
You must understand that muslims are so weak, that that mere ‘words’ hurt them. ‘Big Mo’ was the same way and set the stage for this weakness as he was quite thin skinned. If someone spoke of him in a humorous way, it would hurt his feelings and then, he would get his followers to kill that person.
James Lincoln says
One of my favorite classic fighter aircrafts is the Vought F-8 Crusader.
Siddi Nasrani says
Mine is a Fokker, & that is what we should say to the Britain’s Royal Air Force
They are insane, because one person complains, they erase tradition & history.
Islam offends me, so therefore ban the Quran.
James Lincoln says
Good one, Siddi.
Billy Bones says
The US Navy used to have a carrier-based jet called the F-8 Crusader. It was in use throughout the Vietnam War. I think it was phased out in the early 1980’s. If it was still in use, you can be sure there would have been a name change by now.
PRCS says
Marine Corps, too.
Also, the Philippine and French Navies.
Dave says
They caved out of simple cowardice.
Can’t upset those in the ‘religion of peace’ or they might kill you, right?
SC says
If they are so upser then they should leave the UK to show theur disgust.
gravenimage says
+1
STJOHNOFGRAFTON says
The RAF May as well hand the planes over to Iran as a sign of submission.
CalvinsLutheran says
The West is simply too tired in its old debauched years to lift a finger. Israel is the smaller sibling of the West. The UK, the EU, and the US are watching an intruder slap their smaller sibling around in the sibling’s playroom and says “ I don’t wanna get involved because I don’t wanna make the intruder angry.” So the West is showing prudence you think? An extreme bumrush is approaching the effeminate West just as the Goths went into Rome. But Geert Wilders, Tommy Robinson and Donald Trump ain’t trying to have it. Nevertheless the knucklehead West in their masochistic mindset wanna remain in subjugation.
gravenimage says
UK: RAF’s 14 Squadron drops historic ‘Crusaders’ nickname after complaint that it’s offensive to Muslims
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More witless pandering to savages.
Greg says
Fuck ’em!
Ron says
I concur!!
Nothing more than a crafty (subliminal) way to get people to submit to Islam.
In case everybody missed the first one,,, here is another: FUCK EM
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Maybe they can rebrand them to “Jihadis”? I’m sure muslims will be happy, and no one cares what the rest of them think
infidel says
jee ha deez
Donovan Nuera says
The Squadron’s motto is in ARABIC at the bottom of the badge “I spread my wings and keep my promise” from the darn Korahhhn.!!! That is not good enough?? The sad point is that the Squadron does mostly intel and reconnaissance sorties in a souped up Beechcraft. So this crew member potentially can sabotage or perform espionage on the intel they gather in the battle space.
When is Starmer going to pull down the statue of King Richard I the Lion-Hearted outside Parliament and put up a statue of Kim Philby or Guy Burgess????
Send letters to the RAF command to reverse this crap and send them a book on the “Crusades for Dummies”
Major Tom says
Shariah!
infidel says
shiarrhea
Istvan Vogel says
As a Jew, I feel threatened and offended by the rising incidents of Muslim complaints. Would it be possible to ban the name Mahomed in this country?
Kevin Kraemer says
Well, what do you expect from a bunch of dhimmis’ who are running the UK government that has given themselves over to sharia?
Nabil Bissada says
Wooooooo…The word Crusader offensive Muslims
Who is daily murdering according to the Koran and the sharia law a hundred of Christians all over the world.
The Crusade happened to protect the Christians who visiting the Holy Land and been murdered by the Muslims.
As a Christian:
The word Muhammed Offensive me
The word Allah Akabar Offensive me
The word of the Koran Offensive me
The word of the Sharia Law Offensive me
The Muslims women with Hijab or Nikab Offensive me
All above are a license to the Muslims to murders, discrimination, kidnap, rape, theft, any non-Muslims.
For all above Millions of Muslims in the Middle East converted to Christianity
I must have as human islamophobia
somehistory says
mozlums object to the word “crusader” because it reminds them of the defeat they suffered. A great defeat for their false god and fake prophet.
OLD GUY says
Can we drop muslims out of the country because some of us are offended by islamic lies and violence?
Lots of people are offended by the LGBTQ flaunting but I don’t see authorities doing anything about that, except allowing it in our education system. Who gets to pick and choose what is right for society? They mostly have it WRONG.
Pete says
Rename the sqadron ” moe’s buraqs”
There…that should appease the muslims
ChiefStone says
GIVE US THE NAME OF ‘Crusaders’ nickname
gravenimage says
UK: RAF’s 14 Squadron drops historic ‘Crusaders’ nickname after complaint that it’s offensive to Muslims
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Remember when the RAF were unapologetic heroes?