Full Real / Historical & Paint Schemes

[Osprey]

Originally Posted by csThor

Actually there was a standing order from both Luftflotte 2 and 3 which specified that yellow ID markings had to be applied. It did not specify, however, which parts had to be painted thusly. As a result various units applied various styles.

This. It was an order.
JG26 were furious according to Steinhilpers book (or maybe Gallands book, I forget which)