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| Costa RicaCosta Rica Air Force
1948 to 1949
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The first national marking used was a roundel based on the pre-WW2 United States
insignia, with the colours reversed. This marking was carried on the fuselage sides and
on the starboard upper and port lower wings. There was no tail insignia.
1955 to 1974
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After the air force was revived in 1955, the aircraft were marked with an
elongated version of the national flag on the fuselage and on the port upper and
starboard lower wings. Stripes in the national colours were also displayed on the
rudder.
Example: North American P-51 Mustang/F-51 Cavalier
1974 to 1990s
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In the 1970s a new blue/white/red roundel was introduced, having very similar
proportions to the marking used by the Royal Air Force. The inscription 'MINISTERIO DE
SEGURIDAD PUBLICA SECCION AEREA', was featured in white on the outer blue ring. This
marking was displayed on the tailfin and above and below each wing. No fuselage insignia
was displayed.
1990s to Present
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In the 1990s, the national insignia reverted back to stripes in the national
colours. This either took the form of continuous stripes along the fuselage side and
chordwise stripes around the outer wings, or as a version of the of the national flag on
the tailfin or fuselage. The style of markings on the wings is not known. Usually the
inscription 'FUERZA PUBLICA' is written on the fuselage sides.
Example: Mil Mi-8/Mi-17/Mi-18 Hip
Last update: 03/12/2005 |
