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Does anyone know of a web site that gives clear details of British WW1 aircraft insignia.

I am building a BE2e from a plan and cant get the detail on insignia design and positioning.

In pictures I have seen of various WW1 aircraft some of the roundals on the fus sides and on the top wing seem to have a light outer circle and some dont. I'm not sure when they are supposed to and when not.

Any one with any info?
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Normally the outer white circle was applied where the roundel was on a dark surface - PC10, etc. - but not on a light one, such as the underside natural linen finish. However, 'normally', not always. Like you I have seen contemporary photos where the outer ring appears to be absent despite the roundel being on a dark surface. Safest thing is to find a photo of a specific a/c and go with what that shows.
HTH

Mike
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