I’ve done some digging around on the ALA-140 air recognition panels and I’m just wondering if these were used on Halftracks/Trucks/other softskins? I know they were common on tanks. Just thought I’d inquire with you folks!
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You can see one here on the hood of the half track in the left foreground… French 2nd Armored division during the liberation of Paris
also on the hood of the Deuce and Half in the background… same time/location/unit
an educated guess says that the closer vehicles are operating to the forward lines, the more likely they are to have the air ID panels to avoid friendly fire incidents with Tac Air…
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Awesome!!
Thanks for sharing those.
Now I’ve got to decide if I’m gonna cover up those stenciled hood stars I’m so keen on. hahaha
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