DHC -2 Beaver Markings

The elevator tips have the following “DO NOT PUSH HERE” top and botom , read facing inboard.

On closer inspection of the drawings there are a dozen or more markings indicated on the drawings that are not listed in the text/key. These corespond to the markings on the RNZAF Beaver. Not all the TB markings appear on the RNZAF Beaver, such as the door handle instructions, “NO PUSH” on the rudder, strut serial numbers, to name a couple.

Barf

Thanks, Barf!

Belly markings etc

So what are/were the markings ‘on the top & bottom surfaces of the elevator tips’?

What are the markings on the RNZAF Beaver that do not appear in the Tech Bulletin?

The elevator tips have the following “DO NOT PUSH HERE” top and botom , read facing inboard.

On closer inspection of the drawings there are a dozen or more markings indicated on the drawings that are not listed in the text/key. These corespond to the markings on the RNZAF Beaver. Not all the TB markings appear on the RNZAF Beaver, such as the door handle instructions, “NO PUSH” on the rudder, strut serial numbers, to name a couple.

Barf

So what are/were the markings ‘on the top & bottom surfaces of the elevator tips’?

What are the markings on the RNZAF Beaver that do not appear in the Tech Bulletin?

The TB has all markings for US Army Beaver schemes although oddly it has a few markings ommitted, they are marked on the drawing but not refered to in the text. I found an earlier copy on the net that is the same, strange.
Ther are markings on the RNZAF Beaver that do not appear here either.
Barf

Hi Folks,
I have had some success, managed to track down the number for the US Army manual for the schemes and markings for the U-6 Beaver.
Tech Bulitin TB 746-93-2. We have a copy in our archives. This has nearly all the info I need but anything else will be appreciated.
Damn thing was right under our noses but it was’nt until I managed to find the TB number that I could find it.
Cheers

“I need to know what the markings are on the top & bottom surfaces of the elevator tips. From grainy photos I can see that it is four words on a single line.”

And now – what have you found in the TB?

Hi Folks,
I have had some success, managed to track down the number for the US Army manual for the schemes and markings for the U-6 Beaver.
Tech Bulitin TB 746-93-2. We have a copy in our archives. This has nearly all the info I need but anything else will be appreciated.
Damn thing was right under our noses but it was’nt until I managed to find the TB number that I could find it.
Cheers

We (the RAAF) had a Beaver in Antarctica too, but I’m wary of the markings question, as it’s the (in-)famous standing roo roundel. I’ll see what I can find on it though. Other suggestions, assuming you’re after standard stencilling would be;
Fort Rucker US Army Av museum
Rockliffe’s Canadian Av museum, whatever it’s called this week
NMUSAF

They may, like my earlier suggestion, have already been ticked on your list. Another leftfield thought would be the the Australian Antarctic station in Hobart, who I believe are the owners of a set of period correct colour slides of ANZARE expedition photos. http://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-us/contact

Let us know how you go! You also have a PM.

Good luck.

Thanks for the thought but it is the RNZAF Museums aircraft I am working on. I am the S&STech at the Museum. Have scoured our archives to no avail, the net has thus far come up short as well. I have contacted three museums so far but as yet have had no response. The Dutch Historic flight beaver appears to have all the markings but I cant find any decent photos of the specific markings as yet. ( I have contacted them but no reply yet)
As a “one off” airframe in our air force there is little info available.

Cheers
Nathan

Having had a chance to look at my photos, unfortunately the NZ Warbirds example doesn’t have any writing on the upper surfaces. It’s possible there is a reference work in their library that could be of assistance however. But do ask at Wings Over NZ.

There’s a Beaver in those colours in the RNZAF Museum, and another flying in them with NZ Warbirds, I’d suggest contacting either / both would be good for actual accurate data on the scheme. (AFAIK, neither is an original Anariarctic machine.) The RNZAF Museum* was very helpful with research I’ve done.

I’m sure Dave Homewood’s Wings over New Zealand forum would be another great place to ask. http://rnzaf.proboards.com/

Regards,

*Properly, currently, called “The Air Force Museum of New Zealand”.

Have you tried looking here?

http://www.dhc-2.com/current_cover_page.htm

If you know the serial it’s easy to look up.
Otherwise, email Neil and he might have something.