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@David Womby David it does look a wee bit ambitious, two more schemes to consider? John

I'd go, Dark Sea Grey, Medium Sea Grey. John

If you need or want the Matchbox sheet I think I have a few spares. Why didn't you want the B(I)8? John

The three PR.9's sent to Chile were identical to the RAF PR.9's operated by the RAF at the time including the RWR, it was a bit of a bone of contention that three very serviceable Recon assists were wasted in such a way just to 'thank' the less than democratic Junta, 3 PR.7's would have done the job just as well, and with the draw down of 13 Sqn at the same time there was no shortage. John

That sounds very good to me Bill. John

This is from the Mc.D factory drawing for the RAF scheme, the dark sea grey has the same stores reference and PS number (what ever that may be) so I would venture it's safe to say that the RN Phantoms were delivered in BS381 638 Dark Sea Grey. John

I've posted this before, but here it is again, according to McD the color was dark sea gray 33B/1527 John

No Problem James, glad to help! Looking forward to watching the build. John

Very comprehensive detailed dimensions of the Hawker Kestrel, could possibly be applicable t the early Harriers too? John

No Wow Emoji, but WOW! Them was the days.

@Monty Python as @Des says the hooks were removed and the hole blanked over, as illustrated by this drawing from the F;4J UK IPC John

I've got these if they help? John

Sorry Mike, I have nothing on this. John

@Adam Poultney Adam, this is the best I can do, John

The second, third and fourth drawing show the size and position of the LEF, but I'll have a look for any plan type drawings. John

As James @71chally said I have some drawings that may help? https://img.nickpic.host/ubLEJz.jpg John

Very odd indeed James, have you tried the link I added? Can you see the text? Can you see the images in the F-104G post James? John

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I'll try again, let me know if it's ok? John

This isn't really my field but I would say yes, going by this. John

To add to Dave's excellent photos, https://nickpic.host/image/uGew7j And for comparison, the B.2 upper wing skin https://nickpic.host/image/uGkXy8 John

This is from the T.O, if it helps. John

I never understood the logic behind short with long socks, it defeats the object somewhat, unless it's to stop anything nasty biting you John

@David Womby This is my old man in Burma David, I know it was before the time frame, but not much and I suspect that in that part of the world comfort would have been more of a issue than Air Ministry dictates. When he was in Japan he was flying VIP's and various dignitaries around so I imagine 'proper' uniform would have been appropriate. Not he has no rank or wings, just the RAF shoulder flash. He told me he often flew without his helmet on too, he later said that could have been the reason he was chopped from flying due to hearing damage. John

Hi David I don't know for sure what the answer is but when my dad was flying in Burma, he wore Army style khaki Jacket and shorts with shoes and long wool socks. Post war in Japan (1946) it was the same style jacket but with light weight trousers. John