Historical Reference

Francis Gabreski and his ground crew in the background of his P-47D-25-RE Thunderbolt s/n 42-26418, RAF Boxted, June 1944.

RAF Camouflage on WW2 USAAF Aircraft

A historical research of MAP (RAF) camouflage and colors used on USAAF aircraft in WW2. American DuPont analogs of British MAP colors.

RAF Camouflage on WW2 USAAF Aircraft

A historical research of MAP (RAF) camouflage and colors used on USAAF aircraft in WW2. American DuPont analogs of British MAP colors.

synthetic haze Lockheed f-5 and olive drab p-38 in flight

WW2 USAAF Blue Recce Aircraft Camouflage

A research on the blue camouflage of USAAF photo reconnaissance aircraft. A reference to Lockheed's Haze/Synthetic Haze colors and MAP P.R.U. blue which were used to reduce aircraft visibility.

WW2 USAAF Blue Recce Aircraft Camouflage

A research on the blue camouflage of USAAF photo reconnaissance aircraft. A reference to Lockheed's Haze/Synthetic Haze colors and MAP P.R.U. blue which were used to reduce aircraft visibility.

Douglas P-70 Nighthawk and Northrop YP-61 Black Widow in flight

WW2 USAAF Night Fighter Aircraft Camouflage

A guide to the camouflage of USAAF night fighter aircraft during World War II. Gloss Black camouflage or standard Olive Drab / Underside Gray colors of U.S. Army night fighters.

WW2 USAAF Night Fighter Aircraft Camouflage

A guide to the camouflage of USAAF night fighter aircraft during World War II. Gloss Black camouflage or standard Olive Drab / Underside Gray colors of U.S. Army night fighters.

Boeing B-17 s/n 43-37675 of 381st BG 532nd BS

Late WW2 USAAF Camouflage

Late-WW2 evolution of the Olive drab/Underside gray camouflage. ANA colors instead of Bulletin No. 41. Continuation of the research on temperate land USAAF camoflage sceme.

Late WW2 USAAF Camouflage

Late-WW2 evolution of the Olive drab/Underside gray camouflage. ANA colors instead of Bulletin No. 41. Continuation of the research on temperate land USAAF camoflage sceme.

Douglas A-20 Havoc over North Africa

WW2 NAAF Aircraft Camouflage

A continuation of the WW2 USAAF tropical camouflage research. USACE colors on U.S. aircraft in the desert. 1943 NAAF aircraft camouflage schemes and color guide.

WW2 NAAF Aircraft Camouflage

A continuation of the WW2 USAAF tropical camouflage research. USACE colors on U.S. aircraft in the desert. 1943 NAAF aircraft camouflage schemes and color guide.

Consolidated LB-30A in desert camouflage

Desert WW2 Camouflage of USAAF Aircraft in The MTO

The paints used on U.S. Air Force aircraft in the MTO are the subject of much debate, whether American or British paints were used.

Desert WW2 Camouflage of USAAF Aircraft in The MTO

The paints used on U.S. Air Force aircraft in the MTO are the subject of much debate, whether American or British paints were used.