Switch to full style
This is the place where the majority of the warbird (aircraft that have survived military service) discussions will take place. Specialized forums may be added in the new future
Post a reply

Desert Harvard Markings

Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:56 pm

There seems to be a number of restored Harvards in RAF desert schemes and am wondering where they got the information regarding the markings.

I do know that in 1942 239 Wing (3 & 450 Sqn RAAF and 112 & 250 Sqn RAF) in Egypt was assigned three Harvards (AJ944, AJ844 and AJ845) that were supposed to have been painted in midstone/light earth/azure blue. I am looking for clear photos of these 3 machines (or any other desert camouflaged Harvards) showing the camouflage patterns and markings.

So far I found this: (at http://www.mts.net/~royb/112_photos_page_4.html)
Image
but it clearly doesn't help much (and in fact looks like yellow, taken with orthochromatic film to me - note the lightness of the blue in the roundel and the darkness of the red, and the dark overall colour).

Thanks,

Mike Fletcher
Post a reply