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B-26 Invader repaint>>

Sat May 10, 2008 5:39 pm

We are shortly going to repaint my Invader [44-35898] into Korean War silver scheme representing "Hollywood Hangover" which was a electronic warfare B-26 flown by 452nd BW. My Invader did not see combat however flew with MIT as a radar trials aircraft [JB-26C] for many years so I thought we'd honour the "Crows"..

What I'm looking for are details of stencil markings etc applicable to the B-26 plus any other 'weird' things that should go on the aircraft. Any help here appreciated.

I have no help but...

Sat May 10, 2008 7:01 pm

..how great would it be to say "my Invader"...I am so jealous! :D :D :D

Sun May 11, 2008 4:36 am

Great news OD!!!Will look forward to seeing the new warpaint on the girl..Just keep the whip up to the guys on the Spit as well..Looking good last time I was there.. :D

B-26 Invader Repaint

Sun Jun 01, 2008 6:55 am

A friend of mine who was RAAF DC-3 Captain (now deceased) took 3 photographs of "Hollywood Hangover" after crash /landing mishap at K13 Suwon. Will send you copy of his album photographs if you like. Black and white only. Not close-up detail of artwork. Other markings (probably mission count marks) visible.

Sun Jun 01, 2008 8:21 am

Many thanks...pm sent.

B-26 Invader Repaint

Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:16 am

Dear OD. G'day. I phoned BAP office today and got PO Box address for you. Posted CD-ROM and Intro / Index documents today.

Cheers.[/img]

Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:42 am

:D thanks... OD

Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:50 am

Have you started the process yet? Any pics you can share?

Thu Jun 05, 2008 1:17 pm

On a similar note, I am getting ready to repaint my stock P-51D. I found it in a barn after being stored since 1945. The original paint is just a bit tired so I figure it's time. It still has all the original equipment and.................................*poof* ....................I just woke up. darn lunchtime naps! :wink:

OD, you lucky dog. The B-26 is one of my favorite airplanes of all time. I can't wait to see what you do with her.

Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:06 am

Great Korean War pictures of RAAF C-47 operations plus plenty of other great USAF "stuff" including B-26 'Hollywood Hangover' . Thanks a lot..
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