RNZAF P40E Camouflage colours

[alanw]

Hi all

When the P40 E's began to arrive in New Zealand circa
April 1942 onward, did they have any "official nomclamenture"
specifying their camouflage colours (eg Erection & maintenance manual etc) that exists today?

My reason for asking is that on another forum I belong to,
there is some discussion as to RAF aircraft purchased by
Britain's MAP (Min. Aircraft Procurement) circa 1940 and P 40
camouflage colours (US Equivalent to British Air ministry Spec.s).

The RNZAF received some of these aircraft and they would
have been painted in US "Equivalent" colours.

Does any of this "official" documentation exist today and where
might one obtain such records

I know Peter Mossong on his site has a subsection for
WWII RNZAF paints and quotes Dupont colours/descriptions
of said paints.

Thanks

Alan

[A4k]

Interesting question Alan! I can't help myself, but will ask some mates who might know.

[alanw]

May 28, 2009 20:31:53 GMT 12 A4k said:

Interesting question Alan! I can't help myself, but will ask some mates who might know.

That would realy great thanks! ;D

Regards

Alan

[Dave Homewood]

Alan,

My suggestion is you should write an email to the Air Force Museum at Wigram and direct it to Barf. He's the civilian ex-Safety and Surface chap who handles all the paint scheme queries and has all these records and things at his very fingertips and he tells me he's always willing to help. I'm sure he'll find the answers.

Cheers
Dave

[alanw]

May 30, 2009 17:28:32 GMT 12 Dave Homewood said:

Alan,

My suggestion is you should write an email to the Air Force Museum at Wigram and direct it to Barf. He's the civilian ex-Safety and Surface chap who handles all the paint scheme queries and has all these records and things at his very fingertips and he tells me he's always willing to help. I'm sure he'll find the answers.

Cheers
Dave

Hi Dave

(sorry missed this reply)

Thanks for that

Regards

Alan