Invasion stripes, alternating black and white bands painted on the fuselages and wings of World War II Allied aircraft, for the purpose of increased recognition by friendly forces
Military aircraft insignia, applied to military aircraft to identify the nation or branch of military service
Tail code, markings, usually on the vertical stabiliser of U.S. military aircraft, that help to identify the unit and base assignment
Nose art, decorative painting or design on the fuselage of an aircraft, often applied during conflicts
Mission marks, monochrome stencil representations on the fuselage (typically adjacent to the cockpit) of individual ordinance items delivered during conflict by that specific aircraft
List of air forces provides the markings used by each military organisation, with historical examples.