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Was this one just a test for camoflage? I dont think its a assembly bird.

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The nice early Mustang's scheme is a camouflage concept test.

Fighters (being quicker around the sky) never had assembly ships as far as I am aware.

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But is that (A-36?) an assembly-type paint job or just an experimental camo?

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But is that (A-36?) an assembly-type paint job or just an experimental camo?

Experimental Ken, splinter or dazzle..IIRC? Some Buffalo's and maybe some Devastator's had it
as well. It has a name from the inventor, but I don't remember it right now.

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The nice early Mustang's scheme is a camouflage concept test.

Fighters (being quicker around the sky) never had assembly ships as far as I am aware.

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The nice early Mustang's scheme is a camouflage concept test.

Sighhhh :? ..Yes..noted..Onward with the subject! :lol:

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Sighhhh :? ..Yes..noted..Onward with the subject! :lol:

:D We had someone write up this aircraft after he'd built a model of it - I'm sure one of our Mustang madmen can 'splain more.

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Stearman Kaydet Recall Markings

"www.opencockpit.net" Rare shot of Navy "Recall" markings. Insignia Blue on white, painted over the existing yellow. Existing numbers were painted around which left a yellow block on the side.

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A very special Navy marking was used on "Recall" airplanes at Navy primary schools along the Gulf Coast. Since the trainers had no radio, they could not be recalled if a storm or other emergency came up. When it was desired to call them in, a special Kaydet painted with barber-pole stripes was flown to the nearby training areas. The cadets had orders to head for home whenever they saw that plane.

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