British Airways ethnic liveries was used on Concorde only. By 1999, BA had repainted around 170 aircraft in its new colours but then Chief Executive, Bob Ayling, announced a review of this process. The aircraft already repainted would keep the new designs, but the remainder of the fleet (still showing the pre-1997 union flag design) would receive a variant of Concorde's Union Flag design. The announcement was timed to divert some attention from Virgin's relaunch. A single 747-400 leased from British Airways to Qantas in 2000, registered as VH-NLH whilst operating in Australia, wore a hybrid livery complete with the Denmark "Wings" tail design.
Flag of the Netherlands Netherlands were incorporated into the French Empire. In 1810 its flag was replaced by the imperial emblems. In 1813, the Netherlands regained its independence and the Prince of Orange returned from exile. In order to demonstrate the attachment of the people to the House of Orange, the orange-white-blue Prince's Flag and the red-white-blue State Flag were flown alongside one another. Which of the two flags should be the national flag was left undecided. This is apparent from the fact that it was not only hoisted on public buildings but also chosen by the first King as his personal standard, showing