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Originally Posted by dubaiguy
Fascinating!
Following on from Graham's comments, when I saw it, it immediately represented in my mind an RAF eagle flying with a 'captured' swastika in it's claws - which would fit with his duties of evaluating the performance of captured enemy aircraft. So in a way denoting superiority over the enemy, not celebrating or copying their motif.
In my mind this fitted somewhat with the practice of painting swastikas on rudders and outside the cockpit to denote enemy 'kills'. Again, visually demonstrating prowess over the enemy.
Unofficial embellishment??
Mark
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Mark,
i had the same thought, RAF eagle with the Swastika in its claws, sign of superiority?