: Following WWII and the Allied Control Commission's oversight, the air force replaced the aircraft roundel with a blue-and-white circle.
: In August 2025, the Finnish Air Force announced a plan to finally remove the swastika from its unit flags used in ceremonial events and parades. Reasons for Change : Following WWII and the Allied Control Commission's
The primary motivation cited by military officials, including Colonel Tomi Böhm, is to "live with the times" and prevent misunderstandings. The blue swastika on a white background was
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. The transition away from the symbol has happened
: Finland's 2023 entry into NATO increased pressure to integrate with allies (like Germany and France) where the swastika is legally restricted or carries heavy negative connotations.
The transition away from the symbol has happened in stages to align with international standards and avoid "awkward situations" with foreign allies.