Pre-War RAF Squadron colours

[Smithy]

Hi Alex,

Colours used for individual squadron markings were very much based on what was in stores, hence the reds and blues used were the same as roundel colour. Just remember though that these two colours are completely different shades and brighter than the WWII roundel colours. I do have the FS equivalent numbers for the shades which I can dig out for you.

In terms of other colours, black and white is easy as these are just straight "pure" shades of these, other colours such as yellow tended to use the primary shades of these. In terms of dimensions of markings I have some material on that and also quite a few top and side profiles, especially of Fury and Bulldog squadrons, which I can send you Alex.

Flight commmanders' aircraft were distinguished from the rest of their flight by having the fin, tailplane, spinner and wheel covers painted in the flight's colours. Therefore a B Flight commander's aircraft would have theese areas painted in blue. Sometimes as well the turtleback was also painted in the flight's colours on the leader's mount. An example of this are the flight leaders' Hawker Furies of No. 1(F) Squadron.

HTH Alex but email me if you want more info.

Tim.