A Interesting Qustion

Gary Carr · Post by **Gary Carr** » Sun May 30, 2010 11:28 pm

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?

ivanmanley · Post by **ivanmanley** » Mon May 31, 2010 9:30 am

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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Gaznav · Post by **Gaznav** » Mon May 31, 2010 8:36 pm

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

Jonathan Smith · Post by **Jonathan Smith** » Mon May 31, 2010 9:14 pm

That is one of the most interesting posts I have read in a while. I am going to go out and buy one. Thanks Gazzer.

Gaznav · Post by **Gaznav** » Mon May 31, 2010 9:21 pm

Wotcher Jonathan

Funny who you meet on the Bulletin Boards isn't it?

All the best

Gazzer

Gaznav · Post by **Gaznav** » Mon May 31, 2010 9:51 pm

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...

Gary Carr · Post by **Gary Carr** » Mon May 31, 2010 11:36 pm

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..

Gaznav · Post by **Gaznav** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:24 am

Gaza

On behalf of the RAF and the Air Trg Corps, thank you for your support. I guess there aren't too many RAF Ensigns flying on the Western Isles (I'm guessing on Lewis as Harris is a bit too "lumpy"!?).

All the very best

Gazzer

Gary Carr · Post by **Gary Carr** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 12:46 am

Hi Gazzer,

No problem!................... when i start having flyins you should be one of the first to spot the field..................

mikehallam · Post by **mikehallam** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 6:42 pm

Thanks for posting the links to a supplier & just orderd a 5 footer RAF Ensign, to place up for our Fly-In on Independence day, Sunday 4th July.

Jackrell's Farm is PPO, but if you think you'd like to come pls. e-mail me.

mikehallam@btinternet dot com

Gaznav · Post by **Gaznav** » Tue Jun 01, 2010 7:53 pm

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

Bob Tavener · Post by **Bob Tavener** » Sun Jun 20, 2010 4:36 pm

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.

Rod1 · Post by **Rod1** » Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:51 am

I have been truing to get a Civil Air Ensign sticker for my aircraft for some time without success, anybody know a supplier?

Rod1

merlin · Post by **merlin** » Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:42 pm

I got mine from Terry at Reality/escapade aircraft but I see that they are available on ebay - search "civil air ensign".