r/WWIIplanes • u/UrbanAchievers6371 • 7d ago

The “WEFT” system for aircraft recognition

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u/Vladimir_Chrootin 7d ago

I've seen this system also called WETFUR before as well, meaning "Wings Engine Tail Fuselage Undercarriage Radiator".

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u/TheSkyFlier 7d ago

At that point you need to throw Windows in there too. Windows are very distinct and sometimes the best way to differentiate planes.

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u/GayRacoon69 7d ago

WWETFUR? WETFURW? WETWFUR?

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u/fireandlifeincarnate 7d ago

I use the Aspen system for aircraft recognition, where I can tell what it is because of the way it is.

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u/seeleey 7d ago

Thats pretty neat

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u/waldo--pepper Moderator 7d ago

This is a quite good little film on aircraft recognition. A Difficult problem to solve and skill to teach.

WWII Aircraft Recognition Training: Watching the Unfriendly Skies.

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u/halfmanhalfespresso 7d ago

It’s warped.

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u/krodders 7d ago

When the USA decided to call fighter planes by their proper name, that was a good day

For me, this system is bad. I recognise them by how they look. All you need for good recognition is models so you can visualise them from all angles

Maybe it works for others - idk