Supermarine Spitfire Mk 1a - US Army Air Corp, Chronton Field OK June 1939

[nighthunter]

The possibilities are endless

[Scotaidh]

Spitfires look good in any scheme.

Discuss.

I've thought about it and can't think of any it wouldn't suit off hand ? Some of the WWII "dazzle" type schemes might look a bit odd, as would some of the more "in your face" WWI personal schemes but then they didn't suit the real world aircraft they were on. But it's all subjective I suppose.

There's this:


I have seen a picture of a British biplane with in experimental camouflage, with the markings "squished" to one side, to throw off the aim of the Germans - but I can't find the picture now <grrr>

Early WWI also had a number of types flying in "polished wood" - I reckon a Spit would look good in varnished birch or oak ... 

[Dizzyfugu]

I have seen a picture of a British biplane with in experimental camouflage, with the markings "squished" to one side, to throw off the aim of the Germans - but I can't find the picture now <grrr>

Do you mean the "trench" cammo used experimentally on some Sopwith Salamander? These had, among a multi-colorer scheme, roundels in various sizes and positions on the wings.
Here's a profile:

[NARSES2]

I like the type of scheme used on the Salamander. I must admit I'd not noticed the different roundel sizes before however. Interesting 

[zenrat]

...Early WWI also had a number of types flying in "polished wood" - I reckon a Spit would look good in varnished birch or oak ... 

Hmmmm.  I can visualise a 1930's racing Spitfire with polished metal engine cowlings and shiny woodgrain everything else.

[PR19_Kit]

That's PL965, a Spitfire PR XI, taken during its US tour a few years ago. It used to fly from Breighton in Yorkshire with a black Hurricane as 'The Pink and Black' team, but they went a bit overboard with the 'Pinkness'. Real pink PR Spitfires were nowhere NEAR as bright as that, lots more pale and washed out really.

Nowadays '965 is part of Peter Teichman's Hangar 11 collection and North Weald and is painted in PR Blue coded 'R' for Robert, her WWII era scheme and codes. Amazingly she flies with her ORIGINAL engine, which turned up in California and was re-united with the airframe a couple of years ago.

[Scotaidh]

That's PL965, a Spitfire PR XI, taken during its US tour a few years ago. It used to fly from Breighton in Yorkshire with a black Hurricane as 'The Pink and Black' team, but they went a bit overboard with the 'Pinkness'. Real pink PR Spitfires were nowhere NEAR as bright as that, lots more pale and washed out really.

Nowadays '965 is part of Peter Teichman's Hangar 11 collection and North Weald and is painted in PR Blue coded 'R' for Robert, her WWII era scheme and codes. Amazingly she flies with her ORIGINAL engine, which turned up in California and was re-united with the airframe a couple of years ago.

Very cool - thanks for the update, PR19!   

[The Rat]

Many moons ago I did an XB-70 in that retro scheme, might be time to revisit the concept. You could pick almost any USAF or USAAF aircraft and simply say it's an anniversary scheme, or whatever. Surely one of the most beautiful and eye-catching colours ever worn, by any aircraft, in any service, any time.

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal8/7001-7100/gal7025-XB-70-Bailey/00.shtm

[NARSES2]

Nice one Ratty  , and I agree with you over that colour scheme

[TheChronicOne]

YUUUUUUUUUUUUUP.  lol