The blue swastika on a white background was adopted by the Finnish Air Force in , immediately following Finland's independence. It was gifted by Swedish nobleman Count Eric von Rosen , who used the symbol as a personal good-luck charm, long before it became associated with Nazi Germany.
: Maintaining the symbol was viewed by some as "unhelpful" for the military's modern image. New Symbols Finland's air force logo drops swastika - DW News
: As a NATO member, uniform and flag consistency with Western allies became a priority.
: The swastika served as the official national marking on all Finnish military aircraft.
The primary motivation cited by military officials, including Colonel Tomi Böhm, is to "live with the times" and prevent misunderstandings.
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