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3rd September 2005, 13:13

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Re: JG 301 or ... JG 5 ?

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Originally Posted by Kjetil Aakra

Forward coloured band is not black (compare with fuselage cross).

For the appearance of JG 5 Geschwader ID bands see this photo:

Kjetil

Why so definite on the foward fuselage band?

Compare fuselage band to Swastika, tone is pretty similar

Balkenkreuz looks worn, paint could have suffered from exposure.

Balkenkreuz could even be an alternative to Black (though less likely IMHO).

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