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This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia. The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries. The use of such symbols is restricted in many countries. These restrictions are independent of the copyright status.
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Of all the early operators of military aircraft, Germany was unusual in not using circular roundels. After evaluating several possible markings, including a black, red, and white checkerboard, a similarly coloured roundel, and black stripes, it chose a black 'iron cross' on a square white field, as it was already in use on various flags, and reflected Germany's heritage as the Holy Roman Empire.
Low-visibility roundel used in conjunction with air superiority grey schemes since the 1980s. Colours are known as "salmon pink" and "baby blue". Ratio 1:2 Low-visibility: Low-visibility roundel used on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, with the centre being the same grey as the airframe. Unlike previous roundels, they are created in the ...
A sky blue field defaced with the RCAF Roundel and the Flag of Canada in the canton. Use: Air force ensign : Proportion: 1:2: Adopted: 1940 () Relinquished: 1965 () Design: A sky blue field defaced with the RCAF Roundel and the Union Flag in the canton. Use: Air force ensign : Proportion: 1:2: Adopted: 1921 () Relinquished: 1940 () Design
The RCAF used British roundels and other markings until 1946, when Canada began using its own insignia identity. The British roundel existed in several versions. During the Second World War the red circle was painted out or reduced in size on some aircraft active in the Pacific theatre to avoid confusion with the Japanese Hinomaru. Roundels ...