The so-called Day Fighter Scheme of 41-45 was introduced (on a gradual basis) from 15 August 1941 and was seen as a compromise between operations over land and water. Dark Green was retained but the Dark Earth of the earlier Temperate Land Schemes was replaced by the new Ocean Grey in the identical patterns as before - known as 'A' and 'B', the former having the Dark Green sections painted broadly in a top-left to rear-right direction, and the latter in a top-right to rear-left direction, essentially mirror images of each other.
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Aircraft Colors and Camouflage, Royal Air Force (World War II) may prove helpful Peter - lists model paint matches.
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