Ms Brolly has proposed that different versions of the song (also known as the Londonderry Air) be played in the town once a day.

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The Red Arrows have only missed one appearance since the air show began 20 years ago in Londonderry.

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This year the centenary is being celebrated with a range of events, including a massive open-air performance in June as part of the Derry-Londonderry City of Culture 2013.

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