Black and White markings under Spits

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By: Mark V - 27th August 2008 at 15:47

I’ll stand corrected, but I was always under the impression that it was an aid to the Observer Corps, in order to identify who was who from the ground.

No need to – you are correct – the markings were an identification aid for ground observers.

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By: Frazer Nash - 27th August 2008 at 03:01

I’ll stand corrected, but I was always under the impression that it was an aid to the Observer Corps, in order to identify who was who from the ground.

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By: Smith - 27th August 2008 at 01:53

German night fighters

For a short while German night fighters used a B&W under paint scheme – purpose was to reveal friendly aircraft to searchlights. It was discontinued for reasons I can’t remember right now. I have THE BOOK at home.

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By: Bob - 26th August 2008 at 23:43

Old thread..

http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/archive/index.php?t-20717.html

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By: galdri - 26th August 2008 at 23:13

It was early attemptes to camouflage the aircraft. Was discontinued in the early summer (june/july) of 1940 when the “sky” colour took over. This is just from memory. Sure someone can pin it down.