1-600 West German RF-4E Numbers 35+01–35+88 Decals
These 1-600 West German RF-4E Numbers 35+01–35+88 Decals provide aircraft identification numbers for 1-600 scale aircraft miniatures representing Luftwaffe reconnaissance wings. The subject covers 1971 onward / Cold War; select the marking combination appropriate to the aircraft being modelled.
Decal Information
The sheet provides West German RF-4E Numbers 35+01–35+88 markings for 1-600 scale aircraft miniatures.
The sheet supplies the aircraft-number range stated in the product title. Upper- and lower-wing crosses and fin flashes are not included and must be purchased separately; the 1-600 Modern German Air Force alternative sheets provide accompanying markings. The decals are sized for Tumbling Dice and Oddzial Osmy 1-600 castings.
They are printed on clear-background waterslide decal paper. They need to be individually cut out. Apply over a properly prepared and gloss-coated model surface using normal waterslide-decal techniques.
Key Historical Details
Region / Nation: West Germany / Germany
Service: Luftwaffe reconnaissance wings
Time Period: 1971 onward / Cold War
Primary Marking: Aircraft identification numbers
Scale: 1-600
Historical Information
The RF-4E was the reconnaissance version of the Phantom acquired by West Germany. Deliveries began in 1971, and the aircraft served with the Luftwaffe's reconnaissance wings, including Aufklärungsgeschwader 51 and 52.
The German reconnaissance fleet used the 35+01 through 35+88 identity sequence. These markings identify RF-4E aircraft, which should be distinguished from the F-4F combat variant carrying numbers in the 37+ and 38+ series.
The RF-4E's specialized camera nose reflected its photographic reconnaissance role. During Cold War service, its markings formed part of an overall scheme that combined an individual aircraft number, national crosses and other service or unit identification.
For a specific miniature, use a dated photograph to select the camouflage and accompanying insignia for the chosen number. The sheet's serial range does not imply that every aircraft had the same unit assignment or paint scheme throughout its service.
