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What is the flag of the U.K. known as?

The flag of the U.K. is properly known as the Union Flag. It is only called the Union Jack when it is flown from the jack mast of a ship.

This news arrived on: 10/26/2009

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11-04-2009 12:33

Mark in British Columbia wrote:

UK flag

Everything changes eh>?

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11-04-2009 01:49

David wrote:

Union Jack

Both terms are used nowadays on shore. The navy uses "jack" only when hoisted.

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11-03-2009 17:14

J.G wrote:

That is the correct name that not many in the U.K. know. Not many know that there is a right way up and that flown upside down it was a sign of distress flown on a ship.

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11-03-2009 13:53

wrote:

Just to be "politically correct" right?

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