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jfrey123 · April 16, 2009, 10:10 AM

It's being done mainly as a showing of symbolism. Yes, it was an official distress signal back in the days of horse riding cavalry and the World Wars, back when radios were still experimental communication. This was the most effective way to broadcast for help back in the days of low technology, and was really for use where bases are in war zones or on foreign soil.

Now a days, computers and radios have replaced the Pony Express riders who would carry messages for help. The military has no official use for an upside down flag as a distress signal, and civilians using it for the symbolism is practically the last use of it. I'm ok with it myself.

April 16, 2009, 10:10 AM	#6
jfrey123 Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2006 Location: Reno, NV. Posts: 1,026	It's being done mainly as a showing of symbolism. Yes, it was an official distress signal back in the days of horse riding cavalry and the World Wars, back when radios were still experimental communication. This was the most effective way to broadcast for help back in the days of low technology, and was really for use where bases are in war zones or on foreign soil. Now a days, computers and radios have replaced the Pony Express riders who would carry messages for help. The military has no official use for an upside down flag as a distress signal, and civilians using it for the symbolism is practically the last use of it. I'm ok with it myself. __________________ Rock out with your Glock out!