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Swastikas still linger on some flags in Finland's air force, but are on the way out
inland's Air Force, now part of NATO, still flies swastikas on a handful of unit flags — but is preparing to phase them out, largely to avoid awkwardness with its Western allies.
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telegraph.co.uk
Finland removes swastikas from air force flags to avoid ‘awkwardness’
Nordic nation’s use of symbol predated Nazis but military chief says it must ‘live with the times’
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dailymail.co.uk
Finland admits its air force flags probably shouldn't have a SWASTIKA
The Nordic country is set to remove the symbol from the standard (pictured) because its presence has created 'awkward situations with foreign visitors'.
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haaretz.com
Swastikas still linger on some flags in Finland's air force, but are on the way out
inland's Air Force, now part of NATO, still flies swastikas on a handful of unit flags — but is preparing to phase them out, largely to avoid awkwardness with its Western allies.