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Re: Curtiss P-40 band
Coloured bands were in use eg. in 23rd FG in China. This was a WWI custom to distinguish leaders of sections and to make easier formation flying, as well as air to air recognition in the latter aspect. Presumably this was section or flight or even squadron leader's aircraft, hence the stripe. Unless it is just a coincidence, some dirt or remains of mask after spraypainting of the tail.
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