Several flags of this type are currently known, mainly in museum institutions in Poland and Great Britain. These flags are usually of similar dimensions, not exceeding 150 cm in length. The flag donated to the Museum measures 350 x 170 cm and is most likely the only flag of such a large size preserved to the present day.
This is an airfield flag of the Polish Air Force in Great Britain from the World War II period — a globally unique artefact.
The material and method of manufacture leave no doubt as to the authenticity of the object. Several historical photographs showing flags of this type and such large dimensions are known. The flag has numerous darning repairs and signs of use. It was brought from Great Britain by Polish pilot Józef Brudnicki from the 35th Reunion of Polish Airmen in England, which took place in London from 1 to 3 September 1995.
The material and method of manufacture leave no doubt as to the authenticity of the object. Several historical photographs showing flags of this type and such large dimensions are known. The flag has numerous darning repairs and signs of use. It was brought from Great Britain by Polish pilot Józef Brudnicki from the 35th Reunion of Polish Airmen in England, which took place in London from 1 to 3 September 1995.
The flag consists of two strips of material sewn together, white and red. It ends with a so-called swallow tail. On the white (upper) part, on the side of the staff, are a hand-painted aviation checkerboard and the national coat of arms.
The flag was donated to the Museum by Mrs Alina Brudnicka, wife of Col. Pilot Józef Brudnicki, who had already been a donor to our Museum on several occasions. In previous years, she donated to the Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków memorabilia of her husband, including his dress uniform, medals and decorations with documents, as well as navigation instruments.
We sincerely thank her!
