Fw200 in Operation Anton

[von miguel]

Dear fellows, can somebody know how many Fw200 Condor actuate in Operation Anton, are photos of this planes with the white bands in wings? Gracias and keep safe!

[Chris Goss]

If there are any they would be in my book on the Condor. As to numbers I am not certain as they were already operating in that region

[Carsten Petersen]

And what was Operation Anton ?

[von miguel]

Originally Posted by Carsten Petersen

And what was Operation Anton ?

Carsten Petersen, Operation Anton was the invasion of Free Zone or Vichy France. For this operation German planes used a white band in upper and down sufaces of wing.Attachment 19376

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[Smith]

Very interesting ... was painting white stripes on wings a requirement for those invading France?

[Chris Goss]

I cannot find any photos with wing stripes although photos I have from KG 2 show stripes on the upper and lower wing outside the engines, lower cowling and tail of Do 217s