Originally Posted by
BigBoreFour
Whoa. Great article.
And here is the link to the documentary. 15 min film with some incredible footage.
Found at IWM . Org . Uk
THE CAIRO BAGHDAD SERVICE AIRMAIL [Main Title]
Some interesting things I noted.
4. 12:28 - nice shot approaching underneath the big bird. Looks like a swastika next to the RAF roundel. What was the purpose of that in the 1920’s on an RAF aircraft?
Wow, amazing stuff.
From the 'blurb' with the IWM film....
Vickers Vernon aircraft of 45 Squadron RAF are wheeled out and their controls are checked. (Both have individual identifying symbols painted on the underside of the lower wing inboard of the roundel. In one case the 'Solomon's Seal' or Star of David, in the other the left-handed swastika.
The swastika is an ancient symbol - used for various meanings by different 'reeligions' - LH Swastika in this case meaning 'good luck' or 'well being' ??