What original paint schemes or markings will the new planes carry?
A2: This decision has been left up to the individual customers. We have been told to expect RLM standard schemes for the first two machines, with at least one of these finished in JG 7 livery (UPDATE: see the PHOTO GALLERY for rollout shots of this aircraft). The Messerschmitt Foundation has also specified an RLM scheme for the Red Nose jet; however, specific details regarding unit markings have yet to be announced. None of the aircraft are presently anticipated to wear the tail Hakenkreuz (swastika). There are a number of reasons for this decision, with the most obvious being the extremely negative connotation associated with the use of this symbol by the Third Reich. In a purely historical sense, we feel that it is also worth noting that the swastika was essentially just a political symbol, and as such, of little direct relevance to the military men and machines which served in Germany’s air forces. To insure authenticity, the Project has consulted with Mr. David Brown of Experten Hi
