Blockschrift für Flugzeuge.ttf<br />
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(installation: Just copy the .ttf file to your Windows/Fonts directory)<br />
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This true type font (TTF) is a pretty accurate representation of the codes used on German<br />
aircraft in World War II. It was made according to RLM prescribtions of late 1943.<br />
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The code system used on Luftwaffe aircraft was as follows:<br />
Two characters, a Balkenkreuz (Cross) and two letters.<br />
The first two characters indicated the Geschwader (Squadron) and can be two letters or a<br />
letter-number mix. The third character (directly to the right of the cross) indicated the<br />
individual aircraft, while the last character indicated the Staffel/Gruppe (Wing) to<br />
which the aircraft belonged.<br />
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For example 9K+EH was aircraft number E of the first Staffel (denoted by "H") of<br />
Kampfgeschwader 51 (denoted by "9K").<br />
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Towards the end of World War II the squadron code ("9K" in the example above) was painted<br />
in a smaller size than the last two characters. This is represented in the TTF by using<br />
small characters. The large codes are created by using the Shift or Caps-lock key. Small<br />
numbers are created by using Shift.<br />
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  NOTE: This TTF was created for US 101 keyboard layout! Shift-# means:<br />
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  1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 0<br />
  ! @ # $ % ^& * ( )<br />
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The dash used on civil aircraft (for example D-IBFQ) is included as -, while two types of<br />
crosses are included: + for an early-war Balkenkreuz and = for an late-war Balkenkreuz.<br />
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So, to type the code of for example 1H+AN, an early-war Heinkel 111, you must type:<br />
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1H+AN<br />
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And for 9K+EH, a late-war Messerschmitt 410, use:<br />
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(k =EH<br />
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As you can see "9K" is in small characters, which means you have to add a "space" to<br />
achieve the right distance between the second characters and the cross!<br />
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That's about all for now. I hope you have any use for it.<br />
(If you do, this tiny file will save you lots of time!!!)<br />
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Ronnie Olsthoorn<br />
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The Netherlands<br />
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If you like it or if you have any comments, questions or remarks, please let me know at:<br />
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     skyraider3d@hotmail.com<br />
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