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Old 11th September 2006, 15:46
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Re: JG53 Markings during The Battle of Britain

According to Stephen Bungay in "The Most Dangerous Enemy" this was meant as sign of disapproval of the marriage by Göring himself. The author also states, that the red band was a first answer of the Geschwader, not ordered by Göring.
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