Red Falcons was the name of various socialist children's organizations, popular in Europe and the United States which emerged during the First and Second World Wars.
The origin of the name is unclear; one possible explanation is that the Falcon is a bird of prey with no imperial links (the eagle was the symbol of the German empire, adopted later by the Nazis.)
[2] The organization's stated purposes included training its young members "for service in the class struggle" and developing them for future membership in the YPSL.
[5] These FWC "clubs" were intended to gather supportive parents, community trade unionists, teachers, and interested adults in order to "bolster up the work of the local Falcon flight" through advice, financial aid, and publicity.
[7] The Falcon organization attempted to emulate the Scouting movement by stressing outdoor and athletic activities rather than structured lectures.