[Joda87]

Originally Posted by Stig Jarlevik

I don't know if they are on the 'net somewhere.
Sinisa explained the concept in a previous mail, but perhaps should have added that each major Luftwaffe unit had a unit code consisting of one letter and one digit, ie A1+ and 1A+
the two letters after the cross always indicated the aircraft status within this main unit (Geschwader). The first of these letters were the aircraft's position within the smallest entity (the Staffel). The last letter thus indicated this Staffel.

During the period you are interested the last letter indicator was:
A-G used by Geschwader and/or Gruppe Stab flights
H = 1. Staffel (I. Gruppe)
K = 2. Staffel (I. Gruppe)
L = 3. Staffel (I. Gruppe)
M = 4. Staffel (II. Gruppe)
N = 5. Staffel (II. Gruppe)
P = 6. Staffel (II. Gruppe)
R = 7. Staffel (III. Gruppe)
S = 8. Staffel (III. Gruppe)
T = 9. Staffel (III. Gruppe)

This basic system was used by the Luftwaffe all through the war. However it evolved when units expanded (the Gruppe got four Staffeln for example)

Some units had extra Gruppen, IV. Gruppe was thus usually an OTU, ie operational training unit, while a few units also had a V. Gruppe.

There were also exceptions, but this is the main set up

B Rgds
Stig

Many many thanks, I really appreciate all your helps guys