American flags depicted on aircraft and spacecraft must always appear as though they are flying forward. It’s easy enough to visualize: Instead of a plane, think about that same “backward ...

The American flag on US race cars is intentionally reversed to symbolize forward movement. This design follows United States Flag Code and is also seen on airplanes and NASA spacecraft.

As visitors descended on Yosemite National Park to witness its iconic “Firefall” event, an upside-down American flag was hung on a park summit to protest the ongoing federal job cuts carried ...