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RAF fighter markings

Discussion in 'Information Requests' started by Andason, Jul 17, 2010.

  1. Andason

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    Hi,

    what do the markings on the fuselage of RAF fighters mean and represent?

    two letters then a RAF symbol and another letter then small numbers.

    thanks:D
     
    Andason, Jul 17, 2010
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  2. sniper1946

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    K5083 - Squadron Codes this should explain the letters.

    rear letter and numbers represent the planes I.D. ...e.g. : H-655 = H for hotel, using the phonetic call signs..
     
    sniper1946, Jul 18, 2010
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  3. Takao

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    Takao, Jul 18, 2010
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  4. sniper1946

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    Your absolutely correct.:).. I was using it as Example, good post, removed..takao..hence the e.g...:)
     
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  5. Tony A.

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    Dear Sir,
    The two letter / numeral code identified the squadron, the single letter / numeral the individual aircraft within the squadron. The letter / numric combination, (usually on the rear fuselage, or under the tailplane) the makers "registration" number to identify the aircraft much as a car's registration number.

    Hope this is of some use.
     
    Tony A., Dec 21, 2010
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