XL 9759
On 9th Two and Three Aircraft Ferrying Geschwader 1 [Flugzeug Überführungsgeschwader 1] at Mannheim-Sandhofen and Wiesbaden-Erbenheim informed of following aircraft markings.
Firstly, in areas of Luftflotten 1 and 4, Luftwaffenkommando Südost and Komm. Gen. der deutschen Luftwaffe in Ungarn: fighters, ground attack, Zerstörer and reconnaissance aircraft — dead white spiral on propeller boss. Bombers and communications aircraft: as above with yellow undersides.
Secondly, areas of Luftflotten 2, 3 and 5: fighters, ground attack, Zerstörer and reconnaissance aircraft — as above. All other aircraft, no special markings.
Thirdly, Luftflotte Reich excluding Hungary: fighters, ground attack, Zerstörer and reconnaissance aircraft — as in”Firstly.” Training aircraft, communications aircraft etc.: underside of engine yellow. Aircraft operating against Allies to have two yellow rings 50 centimetres broad round middle of fuselage.
Fourthly, aircraft of states allied to Germany to have markings of relevant Luftflotten.
Fifthly, captured aircraft in all Luftflotten: (A) when operating in fighting to have relevant Luftflotte markings; (B) not operating in fighting, outer third of underside of wing yellow. Sea rescue aircraft to be considered as engaged in fighting.
Sixthly: aircraft operating exclusively by night as bombers or for target presentation — no special markings.
Seventhly: civil airlines irrespective of type — whole engine cowling yellow, whole underside including elevators yellow, rudder yellow.
Above orders in force from 20th.
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