Tamiya Spitfire XVIe code letter (sqn) questions

[jeroen_R90S]

So... after EuroScaleModelling I'm now the proud owner of a Tamiya Spitfire XVIe

I figured it might be an idea to build a model without extra metal tubing, Milliput, saws and lots of spare box stuff

It even came with a Flevo sheet for 322sqn aeroplanes!

 

However, the codes are all in grey -I had always assumed they were white or sky-grey-green on these later aircraft? I must admit I'm not a Spitfire fanatic and don't have much in the way or reference or knowledge...

Like this:

The kit includes a Belgian 349sqn option with white codes -close ups seem to indicate they were sky.

Were there any rules regarding this?

(like in WW1: here's your symbol, use white only!) or was it up to the squadrons?

 

edit: I noticed there are aftermarked squadron code letter sheets -however, the style of 3W seems unique to 322sqn and not offered on these sheets... Making me believe, if there were any, the rules may have been pretty loose?

 

Curious,

 

Jeroen

 

 

Edited November 27, 2022 by jeroen_R90S