During the Christian Aviator Weekend, we are celebrating the phenomenon of flying! Inspired by history and nature, we'll make colourful pennants, paper birds and wind socks. In the castle, you can also take a clever aviation history quiz!
Flying kites did not arrive in Europe until after the Middle Ages, but a similar device, known as a windsock, was well known. These could be used in war, including to drop a fire source on a city. The windsocks could be hideously designed for intimidation purposes.
Banners could be used both as identification in war, and for church processions. A unique variant of the latter type is preserved from Hemmesjö church in Småland, and according to legend was found by the folklore researcher Mandelgren crumpled up and thrown on the church hill in pieces.
