CAMOUFLAGE

Camouflaging of the exterior surfaces of AAF aircraft is no longer required except for night fighters and as may be directed otherwise by the Commanding General, Army Air Forces. Aircraft destined for delivery to U. S. Navy and foreign agencies are not included in these requirements. This does not, however, eliminate the identification data, insignia, antiglare coatings, and corrosion prevention.

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3. FABRIC AIRCRAFT

Fabric covered aircraft and all control surfaces will be aluminized when re-covering is necessary or when major fabric repairs are required.

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5. PROPELLERS

d. Helicopter main blades will be aluminized when re-covering or major repair is necessary. A 6-inch yellow tip will be maintained on all tail rotor blades to prevent accidents caused by lack of visibility. The remainder of the tail rotor blades will be maintained in the original finish. Tips of main rotor blades will be maintained in original color. (Refer to paragraph 22. for markings.)

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8. DAY CAMOUFLAGE

Standard day camouflage consisting of upper surfaces olive drab shade No. 613 AN Bulletin 157 and lower surfaces

sea gray shade No. 603 is no longer required. (Refer to paragraph 2,for policy on removal.)

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