Yellow-nosed Me.109s

[Giglamps]

Could anyone say from what date in 1940 Me.109s in France had their cowlings and other bits painted yellow? Particular interest in 1/JG3, who so upset my father by twice damaging his lucky trousers that he swore vengeance on them by having the nose of his own Spitfire painted the same colour.

[forget]

Ask this guy, if the link doesn't cover it.

Camouflage & Markings of Messerschmitt Me 109 (http://www.ipmsstockholm.org/magazine/2000/02/stuff_eng_profile_bf109.htm)

[AndoniP]

From a website:

The yellow nose paint was first introduced on 109's during the Polish campaign as a recognition marking to avoid "friendly" fire from the Wehrmacht when operating on ground strafing missions

[Giglamps]

Thank you for that - just the emma.
GB

[chiglet]

Thank you for that - just the emma

I think that you mean "Emil".......:ok: