List of United Kingdom flags - Wikipedia
The flags of England and of Scotland are ancient war flags which became by usage the national flags of the Kingdom of England (which included Wales) and of the Kingdom of Scotland respectively and continued in use until the Act of Union 1707.
Flag of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia
The national flag of the United Kingdom is the Union Jack, also known as the Union Flag. [a] The design of the Union Jack dates back to the Act of Union 1801, which united the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Kingdom of Ireland (previously in personal union) to create the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Union Jack - Wikipedia
The Union Jack[2][3] or Union Flag is the de facto national flag of the United Kingdom. The Union Jack was also used as the official flag of several British colonies and dominions before they adopted their own national flags.
World War 2 Flags | World War 2 Facts
Feb 4, 2018 · United Kingdom National Flag Meaning: The UK flag flown during World War 2 is blue, containing the red cross of Saint George, the patron saint of England. This is edged in white and then superimposed on the diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
Flag, National, British, Union flag | Imperial War Museums
History note. This flag was carried by Brigadier Newbigging who was in General Percival's party during the surrender of Singapore in February 1942. It was the largest surrender of troops in British history.
Flag of the United Kingdom | History, Meaning, Colors & Design
The earliest form of the flag of Great Britain, developed in 1606 and used during the reigns of James I (1603–25) and Charles I (1625–49), displayed the red cross of England superimposed on the white cross of Scotland, with the blue field of the latter.
Flags, Symbols & Currency of United Kingdom - World Atlas
The first flags of Great Britain were hence flown during the rule of James I and Charles I during 1603-1649. The flag used during this period displayed the red cross of England (St. George’s Cross) that was superimposed on the white cross of Scotland (St. Andrew’s Cross) on …
Distinguishing Flags of the British Army (WW2 and later)
Mar 21, 2018 · The Distinguishing Flags of the British Army in WW2 and later shown below come from Graham Bartram's World Flags Database websiteand from a range of printed publications. Miles Li, 3 February 2018
World War 2 Flags
World War 2 Flags. In this section we offer a collection of information on and images of World War 2 Flags. The United Kingdom Flag is blue field with the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) edged in white superimposed on the diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick (patron saint of Ireland), which is superimposed on the diagonal ...
WW2-Era Flags | World War II Database
WW2-Era Flags. Aden. Allies - Minor Member Nation or Possession. Afghanistan. Neutral or Non-Belligerent. Alaska. Allies - Minor Member Nation or Possession. Albania. Axis - Minor Member Nation or Possession.