237 (Rhodesian) Squadron Hardy

[alex crawford]

Hi,

I'm trying to find out details concerning the colour schemes of 237 Squadrons Hardys. I've seen one colour profile that shows K5917 wearing Light Earth/Dark Earth upper scheme with light blue undersurfaces. The code 2G is in white under the gunners cockpit and the G is repeated in white on the rudder and on the engine cowling below the exhaust.

I have a combat report from 23 November 1940. In it the pilot mentions the underside colour of the aircraft as silver (aluminium?). I have yet to find any photos of 237 Sqn Hardys so I can't confirm any of the above.

It would seem to me that the aircraft received a camouflage top coat and left the undersurfaces aluminium dope.

The colour profile above was found here.

http://www.raf.mod.uk/history_old/h237.html

Would anyone know of any photos showing 237 Sqn Hardys in their camo scheme? Any help appreciated.

Alex