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| SwedenSweden Air Force (Flygvapnet)
1912 to 1914
The first military aircraft appeared in Sweden in 1912 they did't have any
mational markings.
1914 to 1915
Undersides of the wings | 
Rudder |
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With the outbreak of hostilities in Europe it was decided that there was a need to
paint the aircraft so they could be seen to be Swedish. The national insignia consisting
of a Swedish naval three tongued flag on the rudder, undersides of the wings a blue
circle with broad yellow outline, the letter 'S' and an arabic numeral. This last painted
to be read from the wingtip towards the fuselage.
Example: Svenska Aero Bastarden
1915 to 1917
Wings | 
Wings (variant) | 
Rudder |
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On 1915 September 22 the national insignia was changed to consist of three black
crown on the wing upper and lower surfaces. If necessary on a white field.
Example: Sodertelge Verkstader SW.16
1917 to 1927
Wings and Fuselage | 
Rudder |
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The national insignias were changed after the pattern used by other forces in
Europe and was amended to also include a position on the fuselage. The crowns were
usually painted on a white, nearly square, field, reaching to the leading and trailing
edges of the wing and fuselage upper and lower sides.
Example: Avro 504/K1Y
Example: Friedrichshafen FF.33/39/49/59
Wings and Fuselage (Variant) | 
Wings and Fuselage (Variant) |
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In 1924-1926 a lot of markings trials were tested, including: crowns on a white
circle, vertical blue/yellow/blue stripes on the rudder, white crowns outlined in black
and white instead of black numerals, black crowns, white crowns, white crowns with black
edges, black crowns with white edges, blue/yellow/blue squares, white crowns on a black
square and white numbers on black fields, black crowns on a square white field, black
crowns on a white circle and more.
Example: Fiat BR
1927 to 1937
Wings and Fuselage | 
Rudder |
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The directions stated that the national insignias would consist of three black
crowns on a white circle and rudders with yellow and blue vertical stripes, the yellow
closest to the hinge. The white circles could be omitted on light backgrounds.
Example: Bristol Bulldog
1937 to 1940
Wings and Fuselage |
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The national insignias were changed to be yellow crowns with black outlines on a
blue circle. This as a result of camouflage trials in 1935. The yellow/blue bands on the
rudder were deleted.
Example: Seversky P-35/2PA Guardsman
1940 to Present
Wings and Fuselage |
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The present markings were introduced. The main marking is displayed on the
fuselage sides of the helicopters, and in the standard six positions on aircraft. No fin
flash is carried. Aircraft do not carry service titles.
Example: SAAB J.29 Tunnan
Example: SAAB J.37 Viggen
Last update: 03/12/2005 |
