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Old 20th August 2016, 20:13
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Re: What is the correct A/C code?

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Originally Posted by G.R.Morrison View Post
KG 30's Sunday:
The white-outline on an aircraft's individual letter doesn't indicate Staffel. Sometimes 1./4./7. Staffeln 'white' letters were white, or white with a black outline, but there are also examples of them being black, sometimes black with a white outline. GRM
I disagree, for most part was main reason for outline applied at all, was to indicate Staffeln. Purpose for black outline was most often to reduce visiuality, particularily on night bombers, which is this period in question (Blitz winter 1940/41).
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