Historical insignia ...

[Lensman_1]

Originally Posted by Bobb4

When the 109 blows up in front of a payer in stunning near photo-realism I can just hear him groan, as he notices for the first time there are no realistic signage.

Ha! Yep ... good point. But in the UK at least, 60 years of Airfix modelling, book covers, TV programmes and films, aircraft museums and children's games have all conditioned the population to EXPECT to see those markings on WWII Luftwaffe aircraft. Especially when they're not rapidly and dynamically deconstructing themselves in mid-air but are instead in level flight in a formation or indeed parked at one's own French airfield.

I should point out that I was really looking for a YES/NO on this question and I'm sorry if I've stirred up an old and worn debate. I do at least know the answer now.