II/JG77 in Norway with yellow markings - 1940

[markjsheppard]

Hi all

I was looking through one of Eric Mombeek’s books showing Bf109 E-3 Black 2 or 5./JG77 in Norway taken in 1940. This aircraft clearly has the underwing yellow markings. I know that the yellow was later adopted as the recognition colour for Luftwaffe Forces for Operation Barbarossa (invasion of Russia) in summer 1941. The markings on the Bf109 were nearly a year earlier.

Again I know that Bf109/Bf110’s carried white and then yellow tactical markings towards the end of the Battle of Britain mainly end August and September 1940. This included engine cowlings, fin tips, some tail planes and some wing tips.

Why would II/JG77 aircraft require this being located in Norway and out of range of the NE of England and Scotland.

Is there any more photos/examples of Bf109's in Norway carrying these yellow markings in 1940.

Just seems interesting and unusual.

regards

MS