Question about postwar Ilyushin Il-4/DB-4 color schemes;

[28ZComeback]

The Soviets produced over 5,000 Il-4/DB-4 twin-engine bombers from 1937-1945, and they were used until the last days of the war against Japan. Despite the use of this bomber on nearly every sector in the SSR, there exists very few photos of this aircraft post-1945.

Can any one provide information on color scheme utilized by the Ilyushin Il-4's used after the war for coastal reconnaissance, transport, communications, training and in its traditional role of torpedo bomber? I have read that the Russians did not begin to retire the Il-4 until 1947, and then only gradually over the next eight years.

Thank you in advance for any information on unit histories post-1945, color schemes, and operational history of the Ilyushin il-4, NATO code name "Bob".

[PFlint]

my guess would be the same colors they wore during the war....????

[Massimo Tessitori]

Hi,

there is something here;http://mig3.sovietwarplanes.com/db3-il4/db3-il4.htm

Unfortunately all the part of postwar painting is uncertain, having only few bw photos as a reference. Again, my guess is that they utilized wartime camouflages. There are not conclusive images showings two greys or uniform green planes.

If you find anything more, please let me know.

Regards

Massimo