US Air Force Flag – Pole Hem
Price range: $79.99 through $94.49
Short Description:
Printed US Air Force Flag Pole Hem
- Flag material: UV resistant 200 denier nylon
- Header Material: Poly/Cotton Duck with 2-inch or 3-inch pole hem
Made in the USA
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Product Description
Display the US Air Force Flag Pole Hem to honor the United States Air Force, crafted for long-lasting outdoor display. Made from UV-resistant 200 denier nylon, this flag features the official Air Force emblem on a blue field with the words “United States Air Force,” resisting fading in various climates.
Flag Features:
The 2-inch or 3-inch pole hem ensures secure flagpole mounting, perfect for vibrant outdoor displays. Ideal for veterans’ memorials, military ceremonies, parades, or public displays, this emblem symbolizes air and space power, innovation, and global reach and is proudly made in the USA with superior craftsmanship. Its bold colors reflect excellence and service, ideal for showing support. An enduring tribute to U.S. Air Force service, crafted to honor those who defend our skies.
Historical Context:
The United States Air Force Flag was first unfurled on August 1 1947, shortly after the Air Force became an independent branch and officially adopted the flag on September 18, 1947. The design features the official Air Force seal (an eagle on a blue shield with clouds and stars) on a blue field with “United States Air Force” inscribed. It represents the Air Force’s heritage from the Air Forces and its mission to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace.
Specifications – Pole Hem Finish:
- Flag material: 100% 200 denier nylon
- Heading material: White poly/cotton duck heading
- Side Hem: Double needle lock stitch (~7 stitches/inch)
- Heading Join: Double needle lock stitch (~7 stitches/inch)
- Fly Hem: Double needle lock stitch (~8 stitches/inch)
- Pole Hem: 2-inch or 3-inch pole hem (sized for standard flagpoles)
Description:
The U.S. Air Force Flag features:
- A deep blue field with the official seal of the United States Air Force.
- A bald eagle with outstretched wings before a cloud formation and lightning bolts.
- Thirteen white stars arranged in a circle representing the original colonies.
- A scroll beneath the seal displaying the words “United States Air Force.”
Symbolism:
- Blue Field: The sky and space domain of air power.
- Eagle: Strength, vigilance, and superiority in the air.
- Shield: Defense of the nation from above.
- Clouds and Stars: Global reach and excellence in flight.
Proportions:
- Standard proportions: 3:5 (hoist to fly).
