Aircraft Markings website?

[lancer525]

Anyone know of any websites that have lists and descriptions of aircraft tail codes, numbering, and other types of markings for aircraft, from the 1940s to say the 1970s?

It would be great to find such a resource.

[rickstef]

Check the Bookshelf forum for some threads that might be able to help you

[member_3]

Like this?

Aerofiles Tail Codes

I know there are sites that discuss British and German WW2 markings...probably other countries also. Try Googling things like "squadron codes", "squadron markings", etc.

[Don Boose]

Here is the US Navy counterpart of the Army/USAF serials site that Ron provided: US Navy and US Marine Corps Aircraft Serial Numbers and Bureau Numbers--1911 to Present

Don

[pahorace]

Some time ago I reported a site with official manuals USAF, but passed unnoticed.
Perhaps you can interest:
AMS Verona - Documentation

Orazio

[member_3]

I am glad you reposted that site, Orazio! I missed it the first time.

[John Bowden]

Thanks Guys!

[Don Boose]

I missed that very valuable site, too, Orazio. I'm glad you reposted it. I have it bookmarked now. I see that it includes a very detailed site on the SM-79, as well as a lot of other most useful information.

Don

[lancer525]

Thanks guys, for the great posts! Most of it is information I'll eventually need, but what I was specifically looking for were sites that showed *where* these markings and things go.

What I'm trying to do is to mark up an experimental test aircraft, as if it had actually been put in service. You know, markings that show active service rather than experimental testing. I just don't know if I can figure out how to mark it "correctly" as if it actually was used.

[lancer525]

Orazio:
I took a closer look, and by golly, that was EXACTLY what I was thinking of!

This whole board is full of people who are superlative!

Thanks!