AIRCRAFT COLOURS AND MARKINGS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ERA

12th Aero Sqn. USAS


The 12th Aero Sqn arrived at the front at the end of April 1918. At this time they were equipped with the AR 2. These were replaced by the Salmson 2A2 in June.

The 12th used a stylized vulture carrying an artillery shell as their unit insignia. Diagonal red/white/red stripes on the port wing were carried on most aircraft. Individual numbers were usually red with a white outline, although solid red were occasionally used as well.



 

 

 

 


AR.2 604
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Spring 1918
Source: via Jack Herris

Salmson 2A2
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-
Source: OTF 5/4

Salmson 2A2 1319
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1919
Source: OTF 5/4