Add the following line to your conf.ini in the section.
[game]
ClearCache=0

1. Then "de-activate" IL2-MAT.

2. Run IL2-MAT Manager
3. Select the "PF v3.03+ (no IL2-MAT Needed) option in the Control Panel.

4. Make one change to the markings options.
5. Quit MAT Manager
6. Run the game
NO LOADING DELAYS DISPLAYING THE MARKINGS AND A ONE PROGRAM SOLUTION
Thank you Oleg and 1C, the best Christmas present ever.
Cheers
Aces