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Military Requirements Policy No. 15, November 16,1943, authorizes the deletion of camouflage
Anew version of Military Requirements Policy, was issued on November 16, 1943, and authorized the following:
a. Removal of camouflage paint from all AAF aircraft in sendee is authorized, removal to be carried out in accordance with Technical Orders.
b. Camouflage is to be removed from transport aircraft when local materials and facilities became available, providing that this does not interfere with operations.
c Removal of paint from all AAF aircraft, except transports, is to be accomplished when aircraft are sent to depots for repair or overhaul. Removal is to be at the discretion of the depot commander.
d. P-38 and B-29 aircraft are the only types to remain in production without camouflage being applied, due to a lack of general agreement concerning the desirability of camouflage by the various air forces.
e. Night fighter aircraft are to remain painted with non-reflective type paint.
f. Aluminum paint is to be used on fabric and wood type aircraft.
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Republic P-47D-22-RE, 42-26020, aircraft HL-J(bar), of the 83rd FS, 78th FG, has the new post-August L943 blue-outlined star insignia. It is camouflaged in Dark Olive Drab and Neutral Gray. It also has the special P-47 white cowl and bands markings on the tail, plus the oversize insignias under both wings. These were ail adopted to avoid confusion with the German FW-190 fighter. The aircraft is carrying a belly metal – drop tank. Note that the aircraft letter Jfbar) has been repeated under the front of the cowl, and the zinc chromate primer finish on the inside of the landing gear doors. (USAF via Gerry R. Markgraf) |
