Bf.110-C Skinpack[x26] I./LG1(Schwere Jadge)Barth 1939

[Kodoss]

Originally Posted by checkmysix

Note the silhouette of a Bf 110 painted on the engine cowling, a still unexplained practice seen on early Bf 110s.

Early C-series had a different nacelle with an additional window above the engine instruments. This window was used for checking the mechanical indicator for landing gear.

early C-series nacelle.jpg
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Maybe they used the silhouette to cover the window partly, since it's in the same place.