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Blue Ensign

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Blue Ensign
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) an ensign having the Union Jack on a blue background at the upper corner of the vertical edge alongside the hoist: flown by Royal Navy auxiliary vessels, and, with some extra distinguishing mark or insignia, by certain yacht clubs Compare Red Ensign, White Ensign


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RAS is the most important and vital role of RFA ships, which fly the Blue Ensign featuring a gold anchor.
And it is the only day of the year when a blue ensign is hoisted over the parade square of the former wartime base at RAF Bramcote, now the home of 30 Signal Regiment.
 
 
 
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