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: Despite its removal from planes, the symbol remained deeply embedded in unit flags, decorations, medals, and the official emblem of the Air Force Command. The Recent Shift (2017–2025)

: Foreign visitors often confused the Finnish symbol with Nazi iconography. : Despite its removal from planes, the symbol

: 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 New Symbols Finland's air force logo drops swastika

: 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. including Colonel Tomi Böhm

: 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 primary motivation cited by military officials, including Colonel Tomi Böhm, is to "live with the times" and prevent misunderstandings.