Invader Paint and Markings - Revision history

WikiSysop: /* 3rd Bomb Group */

2019-06-26T04:10:47Z

3rd Bomb Group

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	===Pacific Invaders===		===Pacific Invaders===
	====3rd Bomb Group====		====3rd Bomb Group====
	The bombers assigned to the 3rd Bomb Group during WW2 were painted uniquely compared to any other invader. For one thing, ~~they are~~ OD green with ~~a neutral grey rudder. They also had~~ a neutral grey belly. Some people believe that this was not the case, but there is photographic evidence that this actually occurred. Serial numbers were painted in yellow. Plane identifiers (typically letters, but not always) where painted white on the forward part of the tail. The tips of the tails, and the wing tips were painted different colors based on squadrons.		The bombers assigned to the 3rd Bomb Group during WW2 were painted uniquely compared to any other invader. For one thing, some of them were unfinished aluminum and the rest were OD green with a neutral grey belly. Some people believe that this was not the case, but there is photographic evidence that this actually occurred. Serial numbers were painted in yellow. Plane identifiers (typically letters, but not always) where painted white on the forward part of the tail. The tips of the tails, and the wing tips were painted different colors based on squadrons.
	*8th - Yellow		*8th - Yellow
	*13th - Red		*13th - Red

Admin2: /* Korean War */

2019-02-18T17:01:24Z

Korean War

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	==Korean War==		==Korean War==
	At the outbreak of the Korean War the Invaders wore a hodgepodge of different paint schemes left over from WW2. Some of the ~~plains~~ were painted in an all-over olive drab with a light grey underside while other planes were unfinished aluminum. This is especially prominent in the Interwar years between 1946-1949. During the opening year of the Korean War the Invaders were all ~~painted~~ unfinished aluminum with colored trim to denote squadron. By the middle of the war some of the planes were assigned night interdiction ~~mission~~ and were painted in flat black.		At the outbreak of the Korean War the Invaders wore a hodgepodge of different paint schemes left over from WW2. Some of the planes were painted in an all-over olive drab with a light grey underside while other planes were unfinished aluminum. This is especially prominent in the Interwar years between 1946-1949. During the opening year of the Korean War the Invaders were all converted to unfinished aluminum with colored trim to denote squadron. By the middle of the war some of the planes were assigned night interdiction missions or photo recon missions and were painted in flat black.

	==Vietnam War==		==Vietnam War==
	The B-26K Counter Invader that served in Vietnam was painted with a "woodland camo" pattern of greens and browns. Only 40 of these planes were produced and they were all painted with this color scheme.		The B-26K Counter Invader that served in Vietnam was painted with a "woodland camo" pattern of greens and browns. Only 40 of these planes were produced and they were all painted with this color scheme.

Admin2: /* 319th Bomb Group */

2019-02-18T16:59:57Z

319th Bomb Group

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	In theory, these planes were ~~painted neutral grey~~. The tails were painted blue, with large white group numbers on them. Serial numbers were in white. However, in practice, photographic evidence shows that this was not uniformly done. These Invaders were acquired quickly and rushed into combat. Some photos depict only the rudder painted blue with the front part of the tail grey. Other photos depict no tail markings (except the serial number) whatsoever.		In theory, these planes were unfinished aluminum. The tails were painted blue, with large white group numbers on them. Serial numbers were in white. However, in practice, photographic evidence shows that this was not uniformly done. These Invaders were acquired quickly and rushed into combat. Some photos depict only the rudder painted blue with the front part of the tail grey. Other photos depict no tail markings (except the serial number) whatsoever.


	==Korean War==		==Korean War==

Admin2: /* Colors */

2019-02-18T16:57:32Z

Colors

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	====Colors====		====Colors====
	At the start of their service life in Europe all invaders were unpainted silver aluminum with black serial numbers and group markings. The group colors were applied to the tails. ~~Many~~ of the Invaders had their inboard engine cowlings and the top of their nose painted in either OD green or flat black to serve as anti-glare surfaces to keep the sun from shining the crew's eyes.		At the start of their service life in Europe all invaders were unpainted silver aluminum with black serial numbers and group markings. The group colors were applied to the tails. All of the Invaders had their inboard engine cowlings and the top of their nose painted in either OD green or flat black at the factory to serve as anti-glare surfaces to keep the sun from shining the crew's eyes.

	A handful of Invaders assigned to the 47th Bomb Group based in Italy painted their Invaders flat black with White unit numbers and red serial numbers. These invaders were specifically assigned to night time raids and the black served as better camouflage.		A handful of Invaders assigned to the 47th Bomb Group based in Italy painted their Invaders flat black with White unit numbers and red serial numbers. These invaders were specifically assigned to night time raids and the black served as better camouflage. A very small number assigned to the OSS for Carpet Bagger missions were also painted in flat black.

	====Details by Unit====		====Details by Unit====

WikiSysop: /* Korean War */

2018-09-01T06:39:21Z

Korean War

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	==Korean War==		==Korean War==
			At the outbreak of the Korean War the Invaders wore a hodgepodge of different paint schemes left over from WW2. Some of the plains were painted in an all-over olive drab with a light grey underside while other planes were unfinished aluminum. This is especially prominent in the Interwar years between 1946-1949. During the opening year of the Korean War the Invaders were all painted unfinished aluminum with colored trim to denote squadron. By the middle of the war some of the planes were assigned night interdiction mission and were painted in flat black.

	==Vietnam War==		==Vietnam War==
	The B-26K Counter Invader that served in Vietnam was painted with a "woodland camo" pattern of greens and browns. Only 40 of these planes were produced and they were all painted with this color scheme.		The B-26K Counter Invader that served in Vietnam was painted with a "woodland camo" pattern of greens and browns. Only 40 of these planes were produced and they were all painted with this color scheme.

WikiSysop: /* Vietnam War */

2018-09-01T06:30:35Z

Vietnam War

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	==Korean War==		==Korean War==
	==Vietnam War==		==Vietnam War==
			The B-26K Counter Invader that served in Vietnam was painted with a "woodland camo" pattern of greens and browns. Only 40 of these planes were produced and they were all painted with this color scheme.

WikiSysop: /* 47th Bomb Group */

2018-09-01T06:28:58Z

47th Bomb Group

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	=====47th Bomb Group=====		=====47th Bomb Group=====
	These planes were unpainted aluminum. They had no color symbol on the tails. Big black two digit codes were painted on the tail. A handful of these planes assigned to night missions had a flat black finish with large white numbers on the tail. Serial numbers and USAF on these planes were in red. They did not use Squadron codes as ~~far as I know~~.		These planes were unpainted aluminum. They had no color symbol on the tails. Big black two digit codes were painted on the tail. A handful of these planes assigned to night missions had a flat black finish with large white numbers on the tail. Serial numbers and USAF on these planes were in red. They did not use Squadron codes as the 2-digit number would identify the squadron.



	===Pacific Invaders===		===Pacific Invaders===

WikiSysop at 01:10, 16 March 2018

2018-03-16T01:10:34Z

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	====319th Bomb Group====		====319th Bomb Group====
	In theory, these planes were painted neutral grey. The tails were painted blue, with large white group numbers on them. Serial numbers were in white. However, in practice, photographic evidence shows that this was not uniformly done. These Invaders were acquired quickly and rushed into combat. Some photos depict only the rudder painted blue with the front part of the tail grey. Other photos depict no tail markings (except the serial number) whatsoever.		In theory, these planes were painted neutral grey. The tails were painted blue, with large white group numbers on them. Serial numbers were in white. However, in practice, photographic evidence shows that this was not uniformly done. These Invaders were acquired quickly and rushed into combat. Some photos depict only the rudder painted blue with the front part of the tail grey. Other photos depict no tail markings (except the serial number) whatsoever.


			==Korean War==
			==Vietnam War==

WikiSysop: /* 3rd Bomb Group */

2018-03-15T19:00:54Z

3rd Bomb Group

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	===Pacific Invaders===		===Pacific Invaders===
	====3rd Bomb Group====		====3rd Bomb Group====
	The bombers assigned to the 3rd Bomb Group during WW2 were painted uniquely compared to any other invader. For one thing, they are OD green with a neutral grey rudder. ~~Many sources indicate~~ that the ~~belly of these planes were supposed to be painted neutral grey~~, ~~however, I have yet to see any~~ photographic evidence that this actually occurred~~. All of the photos of their flight lines in Japan show an all-over OD green with a grey rudder. If you have a photo that shows a grey belly, please send it over~~. Serial numbers were painted in yellow. Plane identifiers (typically letters, but not always) where painted white on the forward part of the tail. The tips of the tails, and the wing tips were painted different colors based on squadrons.		The bombers assigned to the 3rd Bomb Group during WW2 were painted uniquely compared to any other invader. For one thing, they are OD green with a neutral grey rudder. They also had a neutral grey belly. Some people believe that this was not the case, but there is photographic evidence that this actually occurred. Serial numbers were painted in yellow. Plane identifiers (typically letters, but not always) where painted white on the forward part of the tail. The tips of the tails, and the wing tips were painted different colors based on squadrons.
	*8th - Yellow		*8th - Yellow
	*13th - Red		*13th - Red

WikiSysop: /* 3rd Bomb Group */

2018-03-15T14:38:22Z

3rd Bomb Group

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	===Pacific Invaders===		===Pacific Invaders===
	====3rd Bomb Group====		====3rd Bomb Group====
	The bombers assigned to the 3rd Bomb Group during WW2 were painted uniquely compared to any other invader. For one thing, they are OD green with a neutral grey rudder. Many sources indicate that the belly of these planes were supposed to be painted neutral grey, however, I have yet to see any photographic evidence that this actually occurred. Serial numbers were painted in yellow. Plane identifiers (typically letters, but not always) where painted white on the forward part of the tail. The tips of the tails, and the wing tips were painted different colors based on squadrons.		The bombers assigned to the 3rd Bomb Group during WW2 were painted uniquely compared to any other invader. For one thing, they are OD green with a neutral grey rudder. Many sources indicate that the belly of these planes were supposed to be painted neutral grey, however, I have yet to see any photographic evidence that this actually occurred. All of the photos of their flight lines in Japan show an all-over OD green with a grey rudder. If you have a photo that shows a grey belly, please send it over. Serial numbers were painted in yellow. Plane identifiers (typically letters, but not always) where painted white on the forward part of the tail. The tips of the tails, and the wing tips were painted different colors based on squadrons.
	*8th - Yellow		*8th - Yellow
	*13th - Red		*13th - Red