"Kai M. Radicke" wrote:
>
> > Listers, why is the Brit flag called a = Union-Jack =, I had this asked of
> > me this a.m. and had no answer, but, sure would like to know. "FT"
>
> In the dim and distant past, someone told me that the term Union Jack was
>only used when the flag was on a boat - the 'JACK' description by Kai being
>the place the flag is displayed on a boat, but when it is on a land based flag
>pole it is known as the Union Flag......... and of course there is a right
>and a wrong way up to fly it.
A lot of Brits also think it is the flag for England, but
that is the white flag with the red cross on it -the cross
of St George (who wasn't English - I think he was Spanish).
Then of course there are the Ensign flags that are flown on
boats and ships as well...
I never know which one to fly.....
Someone correct me if I'm wrong......
Cheers
Brian Johnson (Loughborough - UK)
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not L but O )
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in pieces
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