Colour of Wekusta code (individual letter)

[Nick Beale]

Originally Posted by 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.
Paul

We gave several examples in "Air War Italy 1944–45": including Ju 88 T-1, W.Nr.430910, 5M+D and Ju 88 A-4, W.Nr. 550435, 5M+G.

As to how they managed with three characters — I guess the same way that RAF and USAAF squadrons did.

[obdl3945]

Peter,

Sorry, I read your first posting, and seem to have missed the second one for some reason... 'trigger-happy' with the old mouse, I dare say!

You mentioned this...

"Additionally, as there was only one Staffel in the unit, there was no need for a fourth aircraft code letter."

... from one of your sources. I think, effectively, that was the point I too was trying to make. At least I was heading in the right direction... .

Paul