Originally Posted by
PingDit
Yes, it usually is the pilot's name. This is to help the pilot find his aircraft when there are lots of them that look the same parked together.
Nonsense, it is a security thing.
As an individual aircraft is rarely available for any particular flight the name does not relate to the pilot's real name.
When allocated Fg Off Prune's aircraft the pilot will draw the appropriate name badge and rank tabs for his flying suit. In the unfortunate event that he is shot down or interviewed by the press then that is the '
legend' that he will use.