![TIL that the Finnish Air Force had used the swastika as an insignia since 1918, before the Nazi's existed, they were forced to change it in 1944 but still use it today TIL that the Finnish Air Force had used the swastika as an insignia since 1918, before the Nazi's existed, they were forced to change it in 1944 but still use it today](https://external-preview.redd.it/6jm9cquuVpklPvEL0VKkgNchZdSzzVpRBe8PfRmtOOo.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=cb8487855bced895896dadbcd403781b0723cc7c)
TIL that the Finnish Air Force had used the swastika as an insignia since 1918, before the Nazi's existed, they were forced to change it in 1944 but still use it today
![A restored Hawker Hurricane in WW2 Finnish Air Force colors (obviously when allied to the Axis) - The More You Know post - Imgur A restored Hawker Hurricane in WW2 Finnish Air Force colors (obviously when allied to the Axis) - The More You Know post - Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/Wqymdzjg.jpg)
A restored Hawker Hurricane in WW2 Finnish Air Force colors (obviously when allied to the Axis) - The More You Know post - Imgur
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The bear and the swastika: Book 1 of the Axis Alternate series: Lamirande, Max, Sokol, Stephen: 9798395209115: Amazon.com: Books
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Amazon.com: Easy Model 37243 1:72-Hurricane MkII-1942 Finland Pre Built Model, Various : Arts, Crafts & Sewing
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