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Re: Dornier 17Z F1+FH markings 15th Sept 1940.
Hi all
Just for interest, here is a visual explanation of how the Luftwaffe bomber 'bar' system may have worked to identify where aircraft should be positioned in a large formation.
I hope this does not offend the authors - it comes from the useful reference:
'The Battle of Britain Camouflage & Markings 1940' by Peter Scott and Gary Madgwick.
I also attach an early image of a Dornier Do 17Z-1 of KG3, which I think dates to 1939. The letter on the wing top is I believe yellow, for 9.Staffel. The aircraft are armed so I think this may be just after the war began.
Not KG76 I know so probably not much help but it seems letters on wing tops were not always black.
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Best wishes
Tim O.
Looking for any information or documents relating to:
Alfred Schmittka 5./KG 54; Josef Harmeling 4.(Schlacht)/LG 2; Wilhelm Gaul 1./106, 2./906 & III./KG 40; Karl-Herman Lion III./StG 1; Werner Breese 5.(F)/122
Last edited by Tim O.; 18th July 2015 at 16:24.
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