Red Arrows Set to Make First New York City Appearance June 25th

Business Wire,  June 17, 2008  

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NEW YORK -- The world-renowned British Royal Air Force (RAF) Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, are set to perform their first-ever aerial display in New York City on June 25, supported by ICAP, the world's premier interdealer-broker, as part of a larger North American goodwill tour.

The Red Arrows' nine-pilot team, flying BAE Systems Hawk planes, will perform an impressive array of aerial maneuvers over the New York Harbor beginning at 6:30pm. The event will be best visible from the shores of South Beach, Staten Island, and the public is welcome to attend free of charge.

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CONTACTS:

To find out more information about viewing the display--in Staten Island, Long Island or New York City--or to arrange interviews with ICAP or the Red Arrows team, please contact the following:

Guy Taylor   <                              <  ICAP

(212) 341 9759
Jenna Agins  <                              <  Intermarket

(212) 754 5613

About ICAP

ICAP is the world's premier voice and electronic interdealer broker and the source of global market information and commentary for professionals in the international financial markets. The Group is active in the wholesale markets in interest rates, credit, commodities, foreign exchange and equity derivatives. ICAP has an average daily transaction volume in excess of $1.5 trillion, more than 60% of which is electronic. ICAP plc was added to the FTSE 100 Index on 30 June 2006. For more information go to www.icap.com.

About The Red Arrows

The Red Arrows are renowned throughout the world as ambassadors for both the Royal Air Force and the United Kingdom. Since the Team was officially formed in 1965, the Red Arrows have completed over 4,000 displays in 53 countries. The Red Arrows' reputation is built on commitment and professionalism, combined with Royal Air Force skills, training and equipment. For more information go to www.raf.mod.uk/reds/.

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