RAF Type C roundel

[Mustang51]

Anyone know the date on which the Type C roundel was introduced. My data does not show a difinitive date

[Bob Swaddling]

"C" roundel introduced May/42
Cheers
Bob S.

[k5083]

The order was approved April 30, 1942 with instructions to implement as soon as operations permitted, which of course varied by situation but usually was accomplisehd by mid-May.

August

[Mustang51]

Thanks guys. Any idea on the best source for data such as this?

[Bob Swaddling]

Ducimus Books' "Camouflage & Markings - Supermarine Spitfire RAF Northern Europe 1936-45" James Goulding (long out of print).
That is where I looked when you asked. However I am sure there are many other sources available.
Cheers
Bob S.

To Bill Greenwood.....I emailed you but I get no response.
Email me at <robert.swaddling@sympatico.ca>

[k5083]

Ducimus Books' "Camouflage & Markings - Supermarine Spitfire RAF Northern Europe 1936-45" James Goulding (long out of print).
That is where I looked when you asked. However I am sure there are many other sources available.

That is where I looked too; still an excellent source after all these years. There is also Bowyer's classic Fighting Colours:RAF Fighter Camouflage and Markings 1937-1969 and there was also a book on RAF colors/markings put out, IIRC, by the RAF Museum that probably cites the specific order, but I'm not near my bookshelf right now to check it.

August

[Bob Swaddling]

Yes August, there are many books.
The Ducimus books are a good source, however recent research has been uncovered that contradicts some of the information in the older books, including Ducimus. Have you seen the "Guideline Publications" series "Camouflage & Markings"? You will find a wealth of "new" information in these, especially No.2 "The Battle For Britain - RAF May to December 1940" by Paul Lucas. This is a real eye opener when dealing with colours used by the RAF.

Cheers
Bob S.