Union Flag

[Avulon]

Originally Posted by Reebs

The image in the club shield is a stylised interpretation of the Union Flag, not a faithful recreation. You’ll notice that all the red & white diagonal stripes are of equal width throughout. So in fact ours is not actually hung upside down

Thanks for confirming: I stared at it for a full minute trying to detect whether some white parts were wider than others and couldn't find that to be the case.

[BRG75]

Indeed, as the club badge is in the shape of a shield, and not a flag, the design should not be mistaken for a Union Jack.

Mind you, a handbag, a tail fin, Mrs. Thatcher and the CEO of British Aiways springs to mind.

I seem to remember he got out of trouble by claiming that it was the Chatham (Naval Dockyard) Design.

Regards

Mike

[wraymond]

Originally Posted by dattrike

The correct way to fly the flag:

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...1&d=1588585831

Correct! When viewed from 'the other side' (rather than the 'rear'), the image is the same. So, whichever way the winds blow for the observer, and whatever allegiances they may have, they will never be in doubt of the meaning. It's also surprising that so few actually know about the other flags incorporated in The Union Flag. My standard was last set on St. George's Day and will fly again on 8th May.

[baxlin]

Originally Posted by Avulon

AFAIK the uk is the only country to have a flag that's so difficult to determine which way up it is! Many representations don't offset the the white and red X's at all - I've just stared at the forum banner and can't see that it would be any different rotated 180 degrees. Another point is that when printed which side is the flagpole? I've far more issue with these blacked out Union jack patches on uniforms than which way up it should be.

I always thought that if there’s no flagpole shown, it is assumed to be on the left.

'Rotating 180 degrees' - if by this you mean rotating say a photo, it will make no difference.

But by turning the flag so that what was the bottom at the front becomes the top at the back ie turning it over, It will make every difference, removing the distress, one might say!

Any ex-serviceman who ever had to raise or lower a flag will know the rope (I forget its proper name) that is sewn into the flagpole side of the flag, is longer at the bottom than the top. Two reasons: one, the idiot guide, so even the dumbest of squaddies, erks, or whatever the lowest RN rating is known as can’t get it wrong, and two, there’s more weight below the flag, to help it to fly properly.

[chris65]

And God help you if Wooleysocks finds you flying the Union Flag upside down,as any Nanoer can confirm.

[macafee2]

Originally Posted by Avulon

AFAIK the uk is the only country to have a flag that's so difficult to determine which way up it is! Many representations don't offset the the white and red X's at all - I've just stared at the forum banner and can't see that it would be any different rotated 180 degrees. Another point is that when printed which side is the flagpole? I've far more issue with these blacked out Union jack patches on uniforms than which way up it should be.

What about Russia, Germany, Poland, Netherlands, Columbia to name a few, their flags can easily be hung upside down and what about mistaking the German flag for Belgium flag?

For those that know what they are looking for, determining if the flag is upside down or not is easy.

macafee2

[dattrike]

Originally Posted by BRG75

Hopefully not going off topic.

Has any one else noticed the two flags partially furled (I think that's the term) behind the podiums at the Downing street press conferences.

The blue portions appear to be a black colour.

Not sure if it might be our television, but also wondered if it might be the background lighting set up behind the podiums.

Any other thoughts?

Regards

Mike

Definitely darker, maybe a form of respect for the deceased.

[BRG75]

Yes, that would be a nice thought (for those that didn't survive)

However, I have monitored it again today.

The lower, larger portions (of both flags) appear black, but on the upper slivers that can be seen, I think that there is a hint of blue.

They are also clearly in the entrance lobby behind the lecterns, so I now do suspect a lighting effect.

Regards

Mike

[jackatesme]

Can't see a dragon on it,so who cares.

[Simondi]

Originally Posted by jackatesme

Can't see a dragon on it,so who cares.

love it