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Old 27th November 2005, 15:42
Franek Grabowski Franek Grabowski is offline
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Re: Colours used on JG54 109F aircraft at start of Barbarossa

This discussion is on the best way to become ridiculous.
I am intrigued, how a one may identify colours based on so poor slides. Quick play in a photo editing software proves, that any colour combination may be achieved by various settings.
There are some points to be considered, however.
It is suggested by presence of traces of ID markings that the paint is at least of September 1940 vintage. If so, it should be a little bit faded after more than a half of year's service. This is further suggested by presence of stencils on flap and wing, which usually were not reapplied after overpaintings.
If teh paint was applied somewhere in June-August 1940, then factory scheme was 71/02/65. Paint on the fuselage seems lighter than the one on top but it must be noted that the coat was much thicker, therefore 70/71 remains a strong possibility.
Call it educated guess or whatever, but remember that army is generally dull, goes according to orders and dislikes individualism.
 

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