AVG Flying Tiger Photos
 

avg1.jpg (105605 bytes)These photos from a July edition of LIFE Magazine are credited to George Rodger, shot in April of 1942.  I believe though through the discussion board that these may actually have been taken by Clare Boothe Luce
The colors have been up for discussion, so it is up to all to make their own judgement.  For the record, I believe that my hypothesis of a Sky colored underneath, is most likely incorrect in the face of the evidence.
avg2.jpg (103814 bytes)The colors as researched by Terrell Clements, and as referenced by Peter Scott are as follows:
Dupont dark Green 71-013   FS34052 

(Spec 14057 Dark Green 30?)  Dupont Dark Earth 71-009 FS30117

(Spec 14057 Rust Brown 34?)  Dupont Light Sky gray 71-021 FS36463

Chinese Blue FS35095, Red FS31136, and Light Blue 27 no FS match
avg3.jpg (600829 bytes)Take a close look at the photos and verify for your self
avg5.jpg (624681 bytes)References American Volunteer Group Colors and Markings by Terrill Clements, Osprey Aviation series 2001, and Scale Aircraft Modelling Colours #4 Pearl Harbor and Beyond by Peter Scott and HC Bridgewater, 2001.
 

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