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Re: PL965 paint

Posted by dumaresqc on Fri Oct 10, 2003 06:04:26 PM

In reply top Re: PL965 paint posted by JDK on Fri Oct 10, 2003 05:19:04 PM

: Thanks for the lead to the paint company Mr D. I like the
: bit of text which says ...'with the only reference being
: an old tin of model paint...'
: Oh dear. Who's mislead who? I understood that the colour
: was derived from some colour photos which were believed a
: ccurate but he brighter pink being difficult to prove - a
: better provenance than 'an old tin of model paint'
: Cool!
: James

I would agree with you on that one!! Sounds like there are a couple of different versions of the story of how they came up with the colour.

In any event, she's one unique Spitfire, and a sure attention getter at any airshow.

Anybody have a rough idea of how many wartime Spitfires were painted pink?

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