CX/FJ/41,2 Orders have been issued (20.4) by Fl. Korps X stating that there is so far no proof of the enemy counterfeiting German aircraft markings (evidently with reference to statements to this effect made, for example, by the cruiser Emden). All aircraft ofrmations are warned to see that their own markings conform to regualtions. (A)
CX/JQ/75,19 On 23/6 Luftlotte 2 ordered units in the command to use night protective paint or material (Nachtsichtschutzanstrich) when engaged in night flying. Luftgaue through the Luftzeug Gruppen are to provide the necessary materials. (A)
CX/JQ/105,12 On 27/6 a very high authority in the GAF [German Air Force] urgently asked Luftflotte 3 for a report, based on experience about the new anti-visibility protective paint for night operations (Nachtsichtschutzanstrich), to be used by aircraft. (A)
CX/JQ/135,39 On 13/7/40 source read part of a document allotting identification markings to the a/c of KG 55 as follows:
CX/JQ/147,11 On 17/7 Luftflotte 3 was asked to provide a front-line long-range reconnaissance Staffel to try out new camouflage paint for reconnaissance a/c. (A)
CX/JQ/179,14 On 25/7 an a/c in Würzburg was asked to bring to an unspecified place blue-grey paint for spraying lorries. (A)
CX/JQ/239 (T13) Flieger Korps 5 warned all fighter and heavy-fighter formations as well as OC Flak that He 111 camouflaged for night operations also operate by day. The recognition-markings on sides of the a/c and on under side of wings are painted over in black; but on the upper side they are still clearly distinguishable. (A)
File note by Operations Officer, Luftwaffe Führungsstab Washable night paint is rendered ineffective by clouds … To avoid impersonation of the recognition paint scheme [by the enemy] more frequent change is required.
CX/JQ/271,13 On 31/8 Reconnaissance Group (H)41 are reported to have experienced difficulty in obtaining supplies of thinning for a/c varnish, and they put in a request to Fliegerkorps 4 for 150 kg of No. 7234.00 thinning, which was not available at the stores depot. (A) CX/JQ/271,14 III./ZG 76 are reported on 31/8 to be expecting a consignment of 100 kilograms of camouflage paint. (A) continued on next page … |
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