World War Photos

Mustang JYM S JOKEY II 44-72498 1945

35th Fighter Group Markings

Group Markings:

1. 39th Fighter Squadron (FS)

   • Spinner and Nose: Light blue.
   • Additional Markings: Light blue vertical stripe in front of the rudder.
   • Rudder: Decorated with red and white striping.
   • Fuselage: Wide black bands on either side of the national insignia star with bars.
   • Wings: Three black bands above and below.

2. 40th Fighter Squadron (FS)

   • Spinner and Nose: Red.
   • Fin/Rudder and Banding: Same as 39 FS with red spinner and nose.
   • Fuselage and Wings: Same black banding as the 39 FS.

3. 41st Fighter Squadron (FS)

   • Spinner and Nose: Yellow.
   • Fin/Rudder and Banding: Same as 39 FS with yellow spinner and nose.
   • Additional Details: Thin red stripe along the edge of the anti-dazzle panel, and a horizontal white band on the fin with yellow edging.

General Aircraft Appearance:

• Color Scheme: Most aircraft were delivered in a natural metal finish (unpainted) with an olive green anti-dazzle panel, although some had this panel repainted in black.