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Tail Codes:
The MLD system of aircraft/helicopter tail codes is a continuation of the Royal Navy system, indicating the home base or ship. Known examples are:
B = Biak, New Guinea
D = HrMS Karel Doorman
E = HrMS Evertsen
EV = HrMS Evertsen
G = HrMS Van Galen
H = Hato, Dutch Antilles
I = HrMS Isaac Sweers
IS = HrMS Isaac Sweers
K = de Kooij
N = HrMS Van Nes
S = HrMS Van Speijk
T = HrMS Tjerk Hiddes
TH = HrMS Tjerk Hiddes
V = Valkenburg
VN = HrMS Van Nes