I am thinking of Bomber Command. A number of local airfield OTUs (Operational Training Units), came under B/21 group. Many of these airfields were situated in the Cotswolds. During the Battle of Britain, several were bombed by enemy aircraft due to a gap in the radar. As a result several flights were diverted to various local reserve landing grounds.
Looking at the information on identification markings, regarding the marking of larger vehicles, I wonder if those guidelines would have allowed a roundel on one side of the tank and, a group marking on the other? It happened on early war Army bikes of course which had the Census number on one side only and a Div sign on the other. Just a thought.
There is nothing on the primary chaincase side of the fuel tank I'm afraid. There are photos of the tank posted on the WD16H & Big 4 website if you are interested.
That is feasible Jon. If you look at the B&W group picture I posted earlier, one of the Matchless G3L's has TAF/83 on the N/S tank, which is not far removed from what I did on my CO tank. Ron
So it does! Missed that. Thats enough evidence for me. Roundal on one side and Group marking of B/21 on the other side of the tank. RAF & number on the front numberplate as already mentioned.
What size of roundal looks best? Also what size and font would you suggest for the lettering? Hopefully my favorite stencil supplier is open for busines. Lost touch with the old signwriter guy I used to use. Rgs - Jon
The roundel stencils are a right fiddle on the double curvature of a tank. I went with 1" digits on the Big 4 and 1 1/4" on the RE. Both bikes have a 3" roundel but 4" might be nice if you have room.