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The LEMB Stammkennzeichen Database Project |
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Welcome to the LEMB Stammkennzeichen Database Project
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Very latest update - 28th June 2009A free and open resourceNo membership required!Introduction
At the beginning of 1939, the
Luftwaffe changed its marking system which basically utilised a four
character code. This four character code (Verbandskennzeichen) should not be confused
with the Stammkennzeichen, or four letter factory code. This contained all
letters which could identify the manufacturer and training school. These
factory codes were used by all second line aircraft such as trainers,
communication, some Air Service aircraft and others not engaged in
operational use. This code was applied to older
types while newly constructed types were also marked in this manner.
Normally, this code was applied on both sides of the fuselage and the
under-surfaces of the wings in a majority of cases in black, although white,
grey or back with a white outline could also be used. Purpose of this
site
This site will collate and reproduce the various listings as compiled by members of the LEMB as discussed on the Stammkennzeichen Database & Discussion forum of the LEMB site. Please note that you will need to become a member of the LEMB before being able to access the discussion forum. Hopefully, others too will share their listings, add comments or amend mistakes to the listings. We also ask that if you use any data from the various lists, that if you have any details missing from our lists, that you share this with us, no matter how small that data is. Without the help of visitors like you, the listing will remain incomplete. Each entry will include as much detail on the type as can be included including the source of the record.
Please note that unlike other resources of this nature, these pages are open source for anybody to view. We all believe that the only way a database like this can improve and grow is to allow all interested parties to view and comment, rather than hide them away for only an exclusive membership to see.
Alll we ask is that if you use any data here, either online or in a published book/magazine article, that you credit this open and free resource. As this is a huge work in
progress, there will be mistakes, duplications and omissions. This is where
we welcome your input so please email your amendments or comments
directly to: Peter van Gogh
If you have any general enquiries
with regards the database, please contact: Peter D Evans You can also post questions or
queries via the discussion forum on the LEMB. Click
here and join to
discuss...
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please note that no part of this site promote or agrees with the Nazi atrocities, ideals and actions perpetrated during the 1939-45 war. It is purely a site dedicated to the weapons, tactics and personnel of the Luftwaffe during the life of the Third Reich. Hit Counters |
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Stammkennzeichen The
"Wehrmacht Luft" Code
System The
D-???? Civil
Codes Civilian D-xx-xxxx glider Codes
With special thanks in no particular order to the following
Andrew Pentland, Bill Whipple,Christian Kirsch, Chris Konig, Dave Wadman, Ernst
Knutson, Graham Boak, Hans Krensler (sveahk), Holger Lörsch, Huib Ottens,
Jean Claude Mermet (Jicehem), Jens Stark, Jerry Brewer, Joe Kudrna, Jörg
Meincke (aka Rasmussen), Jörg Dullewatsch, Keith Thompson, Kloucek Pavel,
...without their help with compiling, updating and amending this resource, this website would not exist... If you have contributed and your name is missing from the list above, please drop Peter van Gogh an email and he'll be more than happy you have you added... If you are going to use any of the free open source data listed here, please could we ask that you mention this resource and if possible provide a direct link to it from your own resource. many thanks in advance... |
This Resource is maintained, updated & copyright © 2005-2009 - Peter D Evans