Memorabilia - RAAF ensign 1948 -1982

Historical information

Prior to 1948 the RAAF used the British RAF flag . In December 1948 King George V1 proclaimed the new, uniquely Australian design to be used by the RAAF. It featured a smaller roundel with a slightly tilted southern cross and 7 pointer star, similar to the Australian Flag, on a sky blue background. This ensign was used until 1982 when the red dot in the roundelwas replaced by the image of a kangaroo.

Significance

This flag was stored in the Nhill RSL

Physical description

Australian flag with sky blue background, with roundel in bottom RH corner.

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