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The original propeller was silver (or perhaps the same French Grey colour that the aircraft was painted?) with a thin dark band (black) on the leading edge . This lasted until it was damaged in a forced landing in March 1937. By the time it flew again in September 1937 the gloss French Grey had been replaced with camouflage and the propeller was painted Night (black) with 4 inch yellow tips on the blades. Spinner cap was Dark Earth. This scheme remained from 19th September 1937 until 4th September 1939 when its flying career ended following anther landing accident.