US EditionSwastikas still linger on some flags in Finland's air force, but are on the way out
The symbol's removal reflects efforts to align with NATO allies and avoid diplomatic discomfort, with new flags featuring a golden eagle planned for future ceremonies.
- The Finnish Air Force will remove swastikas from its unit flags as part of an internal flag reform process, confirmed by Colonel Tomi B�hm.
- This decision is not politically mandated but is driven by practical considerations and discomfort during cooperation with NATO partners.
- Public discussions about the Air Force’s use of the swastika have increased, partly due to Teivo Teivainen's book on its historical implications.
- The reform will replace swastikas with an image of a golden eagle, aiming to better integrate with other NATO forces that view the swastika negatively.
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Finland phasing out swastikas on military unit flags
Finland began using the swastika in its Air Force insignia years before the Nazis appropriated the symbol, and continued to use it after Hitler's regime was ashes. It dropped the swastika from its Air Force logo in 2020, but after joining NATO in 2023, things got a bit awkward with its new military allies when certain unit flags flew. — Read the rest The post Finland phasing out swastikas on military unit flags appeared first on Boing Boing.
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