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| MexicoCuban Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Mexicana)
Early variant
Wings | 
Rudder |
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The main marking is displayed in 4 positions (ie above and below each wing) on
aircraft. The fin flash is displayed on the rudder.
Example: Ansaldo A.1 Balilla
Example: Bristol F.2A/B/C Fighter
Example: SEA Teziutlan
Later variant (Present)
Wings and Fuselage | 
Rudder |
|
The Main Marking is the red-white-green triangle, which is displayed on the majority
of the FAM aircraft in 6 positions, fuselage and wings. On helicopters it is displayed on
both sides of the fuselage. Some aircraft and helicopters carry the inscription on both
sides of the top of the fuselage: FUERZA AEREA MEXICANA. The rudder markings, consisting of
green-white-red stripes, is always carried. The majority of the tactical aircraft,
including some transports are painted in overall Olive Drab green.
Example: Douglas SBD Dauntless/A-24 Banshee
Example: Northrop F-5E/F/G/F-20 Tiger 2/Tigershark
Example: Mil Mi-8/Mi-17/Mi-18 Hip
Mexican Naval Aviation (Aviacion De Le Armada De Mexico)
Main | 
Tailfin |
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The Mexican Navy uses a different version of the main insignia, with one or two
anchors. A subdued version is used on tactical aircraft. Some aircraft carry the fin flash
while others carry the rudder markings. The majority of the aircraft and helicopters carry
the letters ARMADA DE MEXICO on both sides of the fuselage, or tail booms if they are
helicopters.
Last update: 23/05/2007 |
