29 Squadron were equipped with Beaufighter Mk Ifs from Sept 1940 until May 1943 and Mk VIfs from March 1943 until May 1943 (after that Mosquitoes). Until November 1942 night fighters were painted overall Night (black). After that Medium Sea Grey/Dark Green was adopted. The Mk IV was a converted Mk If fitted with Griffon engines. This mark was not proceeded with.
Photos. Mk If B-RO V8324 painted Special Night. Bambi and Thumper badge on the nose.
L-RO serial unknown. A service repaint of MSG/DG. The tailplane is apparently all DG. Squadron Leader’s pennant on the nose.
Duff keyboard and not checking before posting, antoni, I did mean Beaufighter VIf.