Hi,
On 30 September 1940 Major
Günther Freiherr von Maltzahn became
Kommodore and the Stab.JG53 was allowed to paint the "Pik As" back on their Bf-109's, removing the red band from their cowlings.
This particular crash took place on 2nd November 1940 so much after 30 September 1940....Also as in this picture you could see the Swastik, wether it was left from an earlier camofledge or not one cannot comment, but being so prominent it was still there while the Aircraft had crashed.
Also here inserted is the article on The Deccan Chronicle , Hyderbad Sept 28 1941 Sunday...
