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RAF Hampdens: question on paint scheme

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I have posted several pictures of 489 NZ Sqn Hampdens. I am trying to gather information on why one Hampden (XA-Y) appears to be painted in an 'ocean' grey and sky scheme, yet images of both earlier and later Hampdens from the sqn show them in Green/Brown/Black schemes. (Of course, the photo dates could be wrong...).

Can anyone shed any light on this matter, please? Was it a trial scheme, as I have only ever seen this Hampden wearing it?

I am gathering info on the aircraft flown by 489 Sqn with the aim of publishing a book on the topic... any data anyone can provide is most welcome, esp. with regard to the Beauforts and Blenheims initially operated by the sqn. I managed to view several photos of the Mosquitos the sqn operated at the end on WWII, so hope to publish some profiles soon.

Thanks very much, Ian

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Ian
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Hi,

At this URL...

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I have posted several pictures of 489 NZ Sqn Hampdens. I am trying to gather information on why one Hampden (XA-Y) appears to be painted in an 'ocean' grey and sky scheme, yet images of both earlier and later Hampdens from the sqn show them in Green/Brown/Black schemes. (Of course, the photo dates could be wrong...).

Can anyone shed any light on this matter, please? Was it a trial scheme, as I have only ever seen this Hampden wearing it?

I am gathering info on the aircraft flown by 489 Sqn with the aim of publishing a book on the topic... any data anyone can provide is most welcome, esp. with regard to the Beauforts and Blenheims initially operated by the sqn. I managed to view several photos of the Mosquitos the sqn operated at the end on WWII, so hope to publish some profiles soon.

Thanks very much, Ian

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Ian

Hi Ian I would suspect that your idea is correct and that it was a trial scheme possibly a precursor to that worn by Beaufighters and Mosquitoes engaged in anti shipping duties.

Cheers Kev

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KEV OF BBA

The RAF museum at Hendon might have some information, you can check them out at

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Regards, BMC

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Brian Colwell

ISTR a SAM issue with Hampdens that had one painted this way. I'll try and dig it out of the archives tonight and check.

Bill Banaszak, MFE

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Mad-Modeller

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