The Syrian airfield prepare for reception of military aircraft of China
The latest news about fast emergence in borders of Syria of navy of China encouraged Syrians and res[...]
Eglin Field issues report on day time camouflage, May 26, 1943
Report No. 3-43-30 was issued by Eglin Field on May 26,1943, titled "Test of Daytime Camouflage”. This covered tests which had been run to determine the effectiveness of blue and gray paints as camouflage against lateral observation. It was concluded that gray was a better camouflage for side surfaces rather than the standard dark olive drab.
The report recommended that gray should be used for the side surfaces of heavy bombardment and large transport aircraft, because the olive drab often became darker or lighter under tropical conditions and lost its camouflage value. Eglin Field suggested that Mat. Com. investigate the color change of olive drab.
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A closer view of the YB-40-VE of the 91st BG clearly shows the chin turret, later adopted on the B-17G, to provide extra protection against the German fighter head-on attacks. (USAF) |
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Bell P-39D-1-BE, 41-28361, aircr aft “253” and three others of a training unit. In standard camouflage finish, (hey have white spinners and aircraft numbers on the nose. Note the almost white streaks from the engine exhaust stacks on all of the aircraft. (USAF via Gerry R. Markgraf) |
Markings for walkways and “No Step” added to Spec. 98-24105-Q, June 7,1943.
Amendment No. 4 to Spec. 98-24105-Q, issued on June 7, 1943, added a new paragraph, E-19, which read as follows:
E-19. Marking for Walkways. – All walkways shall be differentiated from other external surfaces of the airplane by a border two inches wide in black. The surrounding areas immediately adjacent to the walkway shall be labeled “NO STEP”.
This was the first official use by the USAAF of this now common marking (note, though, that B-17s had used such markings from their first deliveries).
New version of T. O. 07-1-1 issued in color, June 15, 1943.
A revised version ofT. 0.07-1-1 was issued on June 15, 1943, containing color chips and color views of the various official camouflage schemes at that time. In view of its importance, it is repeated in full below.
T. O. NO. 07-1-1 JUNE 15, 1943.
AIRCRAFT
CAMOUFLAGE
MARKINGS AND INSIGNIA
This Technical Order replaces T. O. Nos. 07-1-1, dated June 1, 1943,
07-1-lA dated January 9 1943 and 07-1 – IB dated August 15 1942.
Note: The work directed herein will be accomplished whenever necessary by service activities with the aid of sub-depots if necessary.
NOTICE: This document contains information affecting the National Defense of the United States within the meaning of the Espionage Act 50, U. S. C. 31 and 32 as amended. Its transmission or the revelation of its contents in any manner to an unauthorized person is prohibited by law.
SECTION I