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Originally Posted by Marcel Hogenhuis
Having a large Bf110 database I am convinced that much of the confusion is caused because parts of the NJG 1 were used as nucleus for other Geschwader. In October 1942 the II./NJG 5 was formed with the experienced 3./NJG 1 as nucleus etc. In all cases you will find Bf110's at these Gruppen with G9 markings weeks after the official births of these Gruppen.
All the best, Marcel
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Hi Marcel,
Retaining the old Geschw. code might have been the case and acceptable for a very short while, but not in the long run. Reporting would have become a nightmare, if there were two a/c with the same identity. Further I have a number of photos of all black (i.e. early) Bf110 with the 3C code.
And since Schnaufer had G9+DX repainted, he also was not satisfied with surrendering his mount wth an incorrect code.
bregds
SES