Warbird Information Exchange

Hello folks

Can anybody help with regards to the correct grey used on C-47s for the Unit Codes (J8 in the pic) and Aircraft Code on the tail (Z in the pic)?



I had been led to believe that they were painted using 'Neutral Gray' but I have my doubts now, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Tom

You might want to try the book, USAAF Aircraft Markings and Camouflage, 1941-1947, by Robert D. Archer & Victor G. Archer. It has some great information in it.

Gary

I have seen them painted in so many different colors, it would be nice to see what the right color is

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Chris Henry
EAA Aviation Museum Manager

"So many different colors" is most likely the right color! If the grey looks too light to be Neutral Gray in photos, a good bet would be RAF Medium Sea Grey, which was easy to come by on bases in the UK.

August

Thanks for all the help lads, I'll have a look for a copy of the book Gary and I liked the point regarding the possible use of MSG from the RAF stocks, I'm going to have a close look at the shots in Roger Freeman's '9th AF in colour' to see if there's anything useful to be picked up in there.

Tom