KG26 A/C Codes 15 Aug 1940, Shield Colour

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Jeff,

Sorry, but I can't find anything (!) at present about III./KG26 on the day in question that might give you some information for your model. Reading back on your original posting, you mention that 1H+FS was the only confirmed loss. Are you able to advise the source of that piece of information?

In answer to your query about the double crosses on the upper wings of 1H+JA, the smaller crosses are in the usual position for national markings at that time - October 1939. The lower wing crosses were apparently located in the same area and were of the same size.

The large upper wing markings were apparently the result of recognition difficulties during the Polish campaign, and some varying interpretation of increasing the size of the upperwing crosses to overcome this problem. They were not exculsive to the Heinkel He111... Junkers Ju87s, Dornier Do17s and even at least one Dornier Do18 seaplane are known to have carried larger crosses of varying size, position and appearance on the upper wing.

I'd be interested n seeing how your kit is progressing too, in exchange for a couple from my model collection, of 1H+JA...

Regards,

Paul