Sea-Air Camouflage? Can someone suggest what it might be?

[dy031101]

Long ago when discussing camouflage schemes for a what-if Sea Harrier, an online acquaintance mentioned a "Sea-Air" camouflage...... with a one-sentence description that it is for air-to-air work......

I proceeded to ask about the colour mix, but it has been eight months and I have not received an answer......

With that in mind, I decide to turn to the knowledgeable folks at What-if Forum for possible meaning of this rather vague term.

Can anyone make a suggestion as to what the pattern and colour mix of a "Sea-Air" camouflage might be?

Thanks in advance.

[Joe C-P]

I guess you mean the concept where the top of the aircraft is meant to blend into the sea, while the bottom blends into the air.
Blue, green, or gray over white or light grey would be the most common, perhaps with a fuzzy edge or intermediate colour in-between.

[Army of One]

I'd agree with JoeP.......some Axis aircraft operating over water also used a squiggle pattern of a lighter colour than the top scheme...wave mirror/wellenmuster (spelling?)........be interesting to see aform of that added to a modern aircraft....I think like NVA Mig 17's all over silver/NM with green applied on top....

[dy031101]

Gotcha.  I think I have a direction to follow now.  Thanks.