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18th June 2013, 06:32

Celtic

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Aircraft numbering

Hey everyone,
This is a basic question, must have a simple answer that's proving elusive.
I don't quite understand the Staffel Numbering system (Jagd).

Staffeln usually had a strength of 9-12 aircraft correct? What I don't get is how some Jagdflieger flew 'white 13' or Hans Marseille himself flew 'yellow 14'. Do the numbers include spares, which take the place of an aircraft if say, number 8 is lost?

Thanks,

Sean

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