[stephen f. polyak]

Hi Gilles,

As far as the main plate goes - the primary one listing an airplane's W.Nr. - the general answer is on the left side of fuselage in the vicinity of the cockpit. Various "exact" positions were used in that area depending on the Ju88 maker, variant and period of manufacture. And there were different styles/sizes of main plates. The main plate can often be seen in period photos - look for a small, lined B&W rectangle. Typically, it was not overpainted, so it stands out.

There was also a smaller triangular plate affixed at the rear of the airplane (on the Ju88, I believe it was near the tail wheel) that listed the main W.Nr.; this plate served to identify the airplane after a crash.

After that, assorted data and ID plates (those with part, drawing and sequence numbers, dates, inspectors stamps, company names/codes, but rarely the airframe W.Nr.) were on many structural parts and assemblies throughout the airframe from nose to tail, from wing tip to wing tip, and on the stabilizers, etc. These plates were either on the outside or the inside of these structures.

Last, there were were various plates/placards with servicing, maintenance, operating and cautionary information.

All in all, there were quite a few plates on each airplane.

Steve

P.S. If you want to see examples, let me know.