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Tail Codes are markings usually on the vertical stabilizer of U.S. military aircraft that help to identify the aircraft's unit and/or base assignment and other information. A tail code is not the same as the Air Force Serial Number, Navy Bureau Number, aircraft registration number, or Buzz Number.
United States Air Force Tail Codes. From: Skytamer Images. Code Aircraft Unit Location Command; AC: General Dynamics F-16C Fighting Falcon: 177th FW: Atlantic City, NJ: ANG/ACC: ... NAS JRB New Orleans, LA: ANG/ACC: McDonnell Douglas F-15B Eagle: KC: Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II: 442nd FW:
Since 1993, all Air Force units, including Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, utilize this system. Two large letters identify the home base, or in some organizations, an historic legacy. Air National Guard units usually use the two-letter state abbreviation as a tail code.
This publication implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 21-1, Maintenance of Military Materiel. It is the basic Air Force Instruction (AFI) for all weapon system and support equipment maintenance management guidance. It provides the minimum essential guidance and procedures
4 Μαρ 2023 · The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command is making a drastic change to its fleet of cargo and tanker aircraft, removing all identification markings, including tail numbers, tail flashes,...
15 Ιουλ 2023 · US Air Force Tail Codes are unique markings on the tail of an aircraft that identify which squadron or wing the plane belongs to, as well as which Air Force base or location it is assigned to. These codes consist of two letters and have been used since World War II for quick identification by ground crews.
Tail codes and markings provided a visual means of identification in conjunction with the call procedures, and later assembly and combat visual identification of units and aircraft. These should not be confused with squadron codes and letters used in the RAF systems and areas.
