Flying G Overprint - Why It Is Called That

I was just wondering how the flying G overprint got its name. When I first came across this I thought it would be something to do with the position of the G on the stamp but that is obviously not the case.

I guess it is not a vital question but I would be interested to know. Any thoughts or have I missed something really obvious.

The fish-hook G name is more obvious

AQ

Hahaha! I have no idea! There seems to be a lot to it, though.

https://goscf.com/t/39024

It seems to be higher positioned than the normal "G" overprint on the stamp itself, but it is also in a slightly different letter font than the normal "G". For more information on how the different "G" official overprinted letters look like, see the book 1952-53 Karsh 1954-62 Wilding 1962-66 Cameo Definitives, by D. Robin Harris, page 26.

Thanks for your thoughts. I know the shape is slightly different but I cannot see that being the reason for the name. The lack of replies here suggests that no one else really knows.

Your comment about the position made me think though .

The position of the G for both types is very variable and cannot be used as a guide BUT perhaps the first sheets of the "Flying G" found had the G in a higher position against the normals the finders were comparing it to and, not realising how variable the positions were, thought that this was a constant feature hence the name.

AQ