Working on a scale flying model of a C-3 German Storch. My question centers around the proper cross (balkenkreuz) on the upper surface of the wings. I have seen photos of both the narrow and wide white border present on the upper surface in period photos of the Storch, which seems to conflict with Luftwaffe markings protocol - Per Wik, which is consistent with all my German markings books. To wit:
"The Luftwaffe used two specifications for the Balkenkreuz:
Here's a period photo showing the wide white on the upper - I have others showing both wide and narrow
And here is probably the most accurate resto of a Storch at the Collings Foundation:
Can anyone shed some light on this apparent deviation from Luftwaffe markings protocol?
Thank you
Rob
"The Luftwaffe used two specifications for the Balkenkreuz:
- one with narrower white "flanks" on upper wing surfaces – before July 1939, it was used in all six regular positions on an airframe
- one with wider white "flanks" surrounding the same width (25% wide as long from end to end for both versions) central black cross beneath the wings and on the fuselage sides of German military aircraft during the war years."
Balkenkreuz - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Here's a period photo showing the wide white on the upper - I have others showing both wide and narrow
And here is probably the most accurate resto of a Storch at the Collings Foundation:
Can anyone shed some light on this apparent deviation from Luftwaffe markings protocol?
Thank you
Rob