Colour of Wekusta code (individual letter)

[obdl3945]

Hi...

A quick look through Rosch's Luftwaffe Codes, Markings & Units... shows that Wekusta 26, at least, frequently appears to have used machines with only three code letters.

This is only my opinion, but given that the unit designation informs us that it was considered as simply a Staffel, it almost seems as though the Staffel in this case was uncharacteristically comprised of a possible maximum of twenty-six machines, all of which could be easily identified by using the majority of the letters in the alphabet, without any particular need to have them bundled into the 'standard' batches, as this would likely have resulted in the creation of several Gruppen and presumably, the redesignation to Weku.Gr, or something similar. Any replacement for lost or damaged machines could have been re-allocated the I/D letter of the lost/damaged aircraft. Several Ju88Ds were coded 5M+B, C, D etc through to H, and beyond.

Only a theory, though... perhaps someone may have an idea as to how many aircraft were generally on the strength of this unit. That might be a starting point to prove or disprove the theory.

Paul