A Interesting Qustion
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A Interesting Qustion
Hi All,
Does anybody know if we are alowed to use a RAF flag for a winsock?
some people are saying yes you can...some saying no you cant?
This should be interesting!.....
I am Not in the RAF....Answers please?
Does anybody know if we are alowed to use a RAF flag for a winsock?
some people are saying yes you can...some saying no you cant?
This should be interesting!.....
I am Not in the RAF....Answers please?
Updated
1st aircraft... TST Thruster MK1
Second aircraft... challenger II
Third aircraft .......Gyrocopter 2 place....... And i am still on the ground!...
LAA.PRA.BRA...
1st aircraft... TST Thruster MK1
Second aircraft... challenger II
Third aircraft .......Gyrocopter 2 place....... And i am still on the ground!...
LAA.PRA.BRA...
- ivanmanley
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Nothing to stop you, but it won't give a very good indication of wind speed. Actually, unless it's free to rotate properly, it won't even give a very great indication of direction either.
Ivan
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Last edited by ivanmanley on Fri Mar 11, 2011 11:42 pm, edited 1 time in total.
I'm a Wing Commander in the RAF - yes, you can buy and fly an RAF Ensign if you would like, just the same as you can a Naval White Ensign (I've seen many on my travels around the UK). However, if you have no connection to the RAF then why not fly the British Civil Air Ensign?
Here is a link for further info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Civil_Air_Ensign
When it comes to windspeed a flag is pretty poor for indication, however, not so bad for showing direction.
If you do decide to fly an RAF Ensign then I ask you to show it the respect that it deserves - fly it properly (not as bunting), never let it touch the floor and replace it if it gets "tatty". There is a section on the RAF website http://www.raf.mod.uk/history_old/hrafensign.html
Here is a link to a shop selling a variety of ensigns including RAF and Civil Air Ensigns http://www.flagsglobal.co.uk/ensigns.html
All the very best
Gary
Here is a link for further info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Civil_Air_Ensign
When it comes to windspeed a flag is pretty poor for indication, however, not so bad for showing direction.
If you do decide to fly an RAF Ensign then I ask you to show it the respect that it deserves - fly it properly (not as bunting), never let it touch the floor and replace it if it gets "tatty". There is a section on the RAF website http://www.raf.mod.uk/history_old/hrafensign.html
Here is a link to a shop selling a variety of ensigns including RAF and Civil Air Ensigns http://www.flagsglobal.co.uk/ensigns.html
All the very best
Gary
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Gary et al
Here is an interesting document on Flag & Ensign Protocol
http://naco.leicester.gov.uk/EasysiteWe ... Attachment
It should ask you to open a PDF file...
Here is an interesting document on Flag & Ensign Protocol
http://naco.leicester.gov.uk/EasysiteWe ... Attachment
It should ask you to open a PDF file...
Gary Coleman
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Hi GAZ,
I support the RAF 100% i have just purchased a flag of them! i believe a percentage of the money i paid goes to the RAF......which i think is brilliant..the guys from the Air cadets collect regular for the RAF selling aircraft models ETC,ETC,....the flag i have is 5ftx3ft which will be flown now.... at about 6 meters from my intended spot now i have confirmation that there would be no problems in flying the R.A.F...ensign!
Regards GAZA..
I support the RAF 100% i have just purchased a flag of them! i believe a percentage of the money i paid goes to the RAF......which i think is brilliant..the guys from the Air cadets collect regular for the RAF selling aircraft models ETC,ETC,....the flag i have is 5ftx3ft which will be flown now.... at about 6 meters from my intended spot now i have confirmation that there would be no problems in flying the R.A.F...ensign!
Regards GAZA..
Updated
1st aircraft... TST Thruster MK1
Second aircraft... challenger II
Third aircraft .......Gyrocopter 2 place....... And i am still on the ground!...
LAA.PRA.BRA...
1st aircraft... TST Thruster MK1
Second aircraft... challenger II
Third aircraft .......Gyrocopter 2 place....... And i am still on the ground!...
LAA.PRA.BRA...
RAF
Hi Gazzer,
No problem!................... when i start having flyins you should be one of the first to spot the field..................
No problem!................... when i start having flyins you should be one of the first to spot the field..................
Updated
1st aircraft... TST Thruster MK1
Second aircraft... challenger II
Third aircraft .......Gyrocopter 2 place....... And i am still on the ground!...
LAA.PRA.BRA...
1st aircraft... TST Thruster MK1
Second aircraft... challenger II
Third aircraft .......Gyrocopter 2 place....... And i am still on the ground!...
LAA.PRA.BRA...
- mikehallam
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Is that to celebrate independence from our US Cousins?
By the way - there are lots of them on E-Bay...
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trks ... raf+ensign
By the way - there are lots of them on E-Bay...
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trks ... raf+ensign
Gary Coleman
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Air Ensign
How fantastic would it be if the LAA were able to use the UK Air Ensign with the LAA logo in the lower right hand quadrant? Members could buy a sticker to use on their aircraft etc.