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Old 17th March 2024, 21:23
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Powered Replica Me 163 Komet to Fly in Germany

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Old 18th March 2024, 18:00
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Re: Powered Replica Me 163 Komet to Fly in Germany

Very interesting. I find it humorous that all Luftwaffe aircraft preserved in Germany lack a certain national insignia on their tail units.
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Old 18th March 2024, 19:04
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It's no joke. Such symbols are forbidden.
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Which is why on eBay, such symbols are blocked out or the photo or seller risks being banned. Same applied to Airfix models when I was much younger
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I know. I still find it delusional that the swastika is banned, regardless of the intent.
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I know. I still find it delusional that the swastika is banned, regardless of the intent.
I believe it can legally be depicted in the context of writing about history (e.g. every issue of Luftwaffe im Focus).
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I know. I still find it delusional that the swastika is banned, regardless of the intent.

Well, there are limits.
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