We have in our trust a Comper Swift which we would like to restore to her markings when flown by Capt Wally hope in the Kings Cup Air Race.
Recently we flew her at Oshkosh in the colours of her stable mate but these were not as she flew origionally.
What is the colour of the main structure as in the enclosed thumbnail?
Any help appreciated.
By: scion - 20th June 2010 at 21:15
good thinking John, I will have a close look but as yet have not seen anu colour.
By: John Aeroclub - 20th June 2010 at 16:31
Just pure guess work but I would suggest Red. The middle thumbnail pic is probably taken on ortho film and Reds appear much darker. (A good example of this is that on many pictures of RAF types the roundel colours appear reversed. The film clip is taken on a different type of film where bright Reds appear much lighter.
As I said just my guess. Was there no trace of earlier colours on such parts as the struts?
John
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June 20, 2010 at 10:27 am