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Old 21-03-2005   #4 (permalink)
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The Scale-Models guide to aircraft markings-Part 4-High Altitude Bombers 1941.



High Altitude Bombers 1941.
R.A.F Boeing Fortress 1 from Number 90 squadron.

In the summer of 1941 Boeing Fortress I heavy bombers of No.90 Bomber squadron,Bomber Command,carried out daylight raids in the sub-stratosphere over France & Germany,these aircraft flew from a base in East Anglia,these aircraft were specially camouflaged in a particular pattern and are of special note,the upper surfaces were camouflaged in dark green & dark earth,however the lower surfaces were painted in a bright azure blue,note that no national markings were carried below the wings.
The Fortresses were later transferred to Coastal command where the azure blue was overpainted in white.


Authors note: The dark earth colour on the illustration above has faded on my original artwork due to degradation of colour pigment to give it a mauve tinge,disregard this and use standard dark earth for your models.
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