[Eric Larger]

Hello

Yes I have read his answer , that makes sence too .

For me the faded aspect was a result of thin over painting to tone down the colours of the snake , perhaps with a dark camouflage colour .

But of course after 7 months or so in operational service conditions , the colours had a different aspect too .

Now , as I said earlier , no close up shot or other photos of this aircraft exists (known to me) so it is difficult to have a final thought about it .

Eric