Translations:AY Honors/Flags of Australia - Advanced/Answer Key/35/en
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The Australian Army The Australian Army has no separate ensign but is the protector of the Australian National Flag by which it is represented.
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The Royal Australian Navy The distinctive Australian White Ensign was adopted in 1967. From its formation in 1911, until 1967, the White Ensign of the Royal Navy was used. The White Ensign is reserved exclusively for use by the Royal Australian Navy on its ships and over its shore establishments.
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The Royal Australian Navy The distinctive Australian White Ensign was adopted in 1967. From its formation in 1911, until 1967, the White Ensign of the Royal Navy was used. The White Ensign is reserved exclusively for use by the Royal Australian Navy on its ships and over its shore establishments.
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The Royal Australian Airforce In 1948, the distinctive light blue ensign was approved for use by the Royal Australian Air Force and it was adopted in 1948. This ensign incorporated the Southern Cross and Commonwealth Star and it replaced the Royal Air Force Ensign that had been in use since 1922. In 1981 the leaping kangaroo was placed at the centre of the ensign’s roundel.
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The Tri-Service Flag The tri-service flag represents the three services of the Australian defence force: the red stripe represents the Australian Army, the dark blue stripe represents the Royal Australian Navy and the light blue stripe represents the Royal Australian Air Force. The defence force emblem, as a charge is placed in the centre of the flag, also represents the three services: the crossed swords for the army, the anchor for the navy and the eagle for the air force. The Commonwealth Star and boomerang represent Australia.
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The Civil Air Ensign of Australia Dating from 1935, the civil air ensign represents the Commonwealth government organisation responsible for civil aviation. It can be seen flying from civil aviation buildings, aircraft, boats and airports. When adopted the stars were yellow and were changed to white in 1947 to improve recognition of the flag when viewed from a distance.
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