Indonesian SA-16A’s were delivered in an overall aluminum color scheme. This photo depicts a ship in what appears to be a dull gray or dull green, c.1958-1965. Can anyone tell me why it was re-painted? My guess is that it was used for the insertion of covert agents or some other clandestine mission, but I have no proof nor any basis for this speculation. Thank you very much for any insight or suggestions.
By: ericmunk - 30th January 2013 at 11:45
Not to mention the power pull between The Netherlands and Indonesia over Dutch New Guinea 1960-1962 which resulted in a hand-over to Indonesia in 1963.
By: oscar duck - 30th January 2013 at 10:34
There was a war on in those days [aka “Confrontation”…]
Possibly used for clandestine ops in and around Malaya and Borneo.
By: Deskpilot - 30th January 2013 at 02:38
Colour would match ‘monsoon’ skies.
By: JollyGreenSlugg - 29th January 2013 at 03:47
Corrosion control?
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January 29, 2013 at 2:50 am