The P40 was the most widely used fighter by the RAAF in the Pacific in World War II. Initially Australian Kityhawks were camouflaged in Foilage Green, Dark Earth and Sky Blue. Due to the large numbers of P40's received this varied alot. Later in the war when Olive Drab and Neutral Grey P40's began arriving the RAAF put them into service without change.
Late in the war as Squadron shared airfields, the RAAF squadron used colours and codes to differentiate their aircraft. No.76 Sqn used a yellow spinner and a yellow lightning bolt across the tail.
No.76 Squadron
The P40 depicted below is from late in the war. By this time the white tails were being phased out as the allies held complete air superiority in the New Guinea area. At this time a yellow top of the tail and yellow lightning bolts started appearing on the No.76 Squadron aircraft.
Unique to No.76 Squadron was the removal of the blue and white fin markings. This occurred on the aircraft carrying the lightning bolt.
This P40E Kittyhawk had to belly land when the Jackson Strip (named after the 75 Sqn CO) was under attack. Note the Medium Green splotches on the Olive Drab to break up the edges of the aircraft. Not also the oil streaks around the engine panels. The Pacific Fighters flightsim has a wonderful damage model.
More Screenshots of No.76Sqn P40E
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Unique to No.76 Squadron was the removal of the blue and white fin markings. This occurred on the aircraft carrying the lightning bolt.
This P40E Kittyhawk had to belly land when the Jackson Strip (named after the 75 Sqn CO) was under attack. Note the Medium Green splotches on the Olive Drab to break up the edges of the aircraft. Not also the oil streaks around the engine panels. The Pacific Fighters flightsim has a wonderful damage model.
More Screenshots of No.76Sqn P40E
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Head on and firing.
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Head on and firing 2
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Head on and firing 3
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In the cockpit
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Chasing over the airstrip
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End of pass and shot up
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Second pass
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