Re: Seeking photos of Stab I & II./KG26 He111s with white formation tail markings 09.40
 

Paul,

Yes, I think that the top-wing bar was as you describe, and yes, I think that the white markings were usually on both sides of the tailplane. As far as I can tell from the limited photography (these bars were only in use for a short period before being washed off or overpainted) these white (or pink for some units) bars were on both the wings and the tail.

Re: Seeking photos of Stab I & II./KG26 He111s with white formation tail markings 09.40
 

Larry
We have discussed this before-yes, it is the blacked out one taken late 1940 or more possibly early 1941. What puzzles me is why the seller said the photo was taken at Vannes unless it was an assumption that the unit was KGr 100

Re: Seeking photos of Stab I & II./KG26 He111s with white formation tail markings 09.40
 

Hi, Larry...

Thanks for getting back to me. I appreciate you clarifying things for me as best you can from the limited material available.

Regards,

Paul

Re: Seeking photos of Stab I & II./KG26 He111s with white formation tail markings 09.40
 

No problem at all :)

Please can you keep your OP updated with the planes you've got details on so it's easier for people to add info with less chance of repeats? :) Maybe it's just me, but after a while, unit codes start to all look the same :p

Re: Seeking photos of Stab I & II./KG26 He111s with white formation tail markings 09.40
 

Sorry Larry,
in the grat part of the photos I have the bar(s) are on both the tail(s) but on a wing only
HTH
Giampiero Piva

Re: Seeking photos of Stab I & II./KG26 He111s with white formation tail markings 09.40
 

Piero,

Thanx. Always appreciate constructive criticism.