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: 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
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
The transition away from the symbol has happened in stages to align with international standards and avoid "awkward situations" with foreign allies. The transition away from the symbol has happened
: Following WWII and the Allied Control Commission's oversight, the air force replaced the aircraft roundel with a blue-and-white circle. This change was only broadly noticed by the
: In January 2017, the Air Force Command quietly replaced its official emblem—a swastika within golden wings—with a new design featuring a golden eagle . This change was only broadly noticed by the public around 2020 after observations by University of Helsinki academic Teivo Teivainen.
: 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.
: 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
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