Hoisting the new Royal Air Force ensign . Members of the RAF with the Flag before being hoisted at the Air Ministry . 5 January 1921

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2BWB1N8

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5149 x 4040 px | 43.6 x 34.2 cm | 17.2 x 13.5 inches | 300dpi

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5 January 1921

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Hoisting the new Royal Air Force ensign . Members of the RAF with the Flag before being hoisted at the Air Ministry . 5 January 1921

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