GI photo of Zero 52 from mystery unit

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David_Aiken
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GI photo of Zero 52 from mystery unit

Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:02 pm

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Dan K
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Sun Jun 29, 2008 7:08 pm

Any idea what the color is of the hinomaru border?
Steve Nelson
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Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:06 pm

Most likely dark green. The white border was often overpainted to reduce visibility. It appears darker because it's fresher paint than the faded finish on the rest of the aircraft.

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The Inspector
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Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:33 pm

Looks more like a bright, medium blue from here.... :?
Steve Nelson
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Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:45 am

That only applies to dark green paint on P-51s... 8)

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Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:28 pm

...................I'M SO CONFUSED!!!!...................................... :!:
Guess I just have a bad case of the 'blues' :wink:
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