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Re: Yasuhiko Kuroe
I forget to mention, regarding the colour schemes of the Mosquitos involved. There is a photograph of DZ697 'J' in Geoff Thomas' 'Eyes For The Phoenix' (page 233) and it appears to be in the Night Fighter scheme of overall medium sea grey with dark green camouflage on the upper surfaces. The markings appear standard rather than SEAC although only the fin flash may be seen, and there is some impressive but indeterminate artwork on the crew hatch. The photograph is miscaptioned but shows the aircraft in India when taken on charge by 684 Sqn from 681 Sqn.
Geoff Thomas writes that all the Mk II and Mk VI "were re-finished in PRU Blue in service with 681 and 684 Squadrons" so this statement and the photograph present a conundrum as to the actual finish of this particular aircraft when it was shot down!
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