discussion Red tails the film

[aaron]

maybe not lol.

 

[Guest]

I might have to "borrow" this then.

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[stona]

...and that is why most models are now sold sans swastikas.

Yes and no. It is illegal to sell a toy (which is what a model kit is in German law) in Germany,and some other territories,with swastikas included. It is a marketing move to take them out or split them into parts.

Swastikas can only be displayed in Germany in a historical or educational context,as for example on a museum aircraft.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Guest]

Ole the film isn't released until June 6th to coincide with the 68th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Where did you see it?Vaughan

What's it got to do with D-Day? Totally different battle/episode of the war, but then I guess Hollywood changed that to suit

 

[Guest]

All "borrowed". The opening scene is pretty impressive. Unfortunately, it's time for work......

 

[Guest]

Yes and no. It is illegal to sell a toy (which is what a model kit is in German law) in Germany,and some other territories,with swastikas included. It is a marketing move to take them out or split them into parts.Swastikas can only be displayed in Germany in a historical or educational context,as for example on a museum aircraft.

Cheers

Steve

Interesting thought - this was never an issue when I was a youngster (and the war was much fresher in peoples' minds). Have the laws tightened up or are kitmakers no longer prepared to make different versions for different countries?

I have to say I find trying these things did not happened a bit silly.

 

[Guest]

isnt the swastika officially a good luck sign?that is why it was used

mobear

 

[Guest]

i thought it meant peace in jewish,i am sure tom hanks told me in the davinci code

 

[flyjoe180]

Wikipedia article on the swastika here Swastika - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Aside from Nazi Germany, Finland also used the Swastika in its national roundel prior and during the Second World War.

 

[Guest]

The Iceland Steamship Co. used it as a symbol of Thor's hammer.

Keith

 

[aaron]

India has used the swastika and it still means good luck to them.