[harrison987]

Hi!

Interesting...

The JG54 green cam job in 1942/1943 was not done with a "new" German spec paint -it was a RUSSIAN spec.

The green color used on the Russian front, was John Deere Green.

Yes, that is correct.

The Russians had bought numerous supplies of tractors and military equipment manufactured by John Deere FROM the US. They were also supplied with the correct paint (John Deere Green).

Repairs and cam jobs DONE in Russia, were completed with RUSSIAN technology. This is why we find IMPERIAL (not metric) screws and fitting on repair jobs on German wrecks found in Russia.

The Germans were not using RLM spec colors - they were using what was on hand in Russia. In this case, captured Russian materials and paints.

John Deere Green is the exact color that was found on the Fw190 that is with the Flying Heritage collection and is now flying. It is also the exact paint they used when painting her during the restoration.

So these early aircraft were not using a "new" paint - just what was on hand at the time - in this case, John Deere Green...

Mike