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Old 15th May 2013, 09:25
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Re: RLM 81/82 – More secrets unveiled

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Originally Posted by Modeldad View Post
I do know that, but how many fighter aircraft ultimately wore 81/82. It was often a mix of gray and green or two greens.

I was under the impression that 81/82 were to replace 70/71 as on the Do 335 and Me 262.
The order stated that all aircraft that previously would have been painted in 70/71 were to be painted in 81/82 so from the beginning it was a pure replacement of those colors. Later on a new order was given that all aircraft were to be painted in 81/82. If I recall correctly both these orders have been found in documents so it is not speculation.

Cheers / Anders
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