mackem01 Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 I tried asking this in my build thread but may have better luck here. I was wondering if anyone has a pic or profile of P3155, the Hampden in which Sgt John Hannah won his VC. The colour demarcations on Hampdens were many and varied so trying to find the right scheme which is a bit elusive. Anyone got any pointers?? T.I.A..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 (edited) Airfix included this plane in their VC set. Maybe they could point you to where they got their info? Edited June 1, 2020 by malpaso Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Many thanks Malpaso.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Wasn't there only two options for the came pattern? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Hi Chris, that may have been the case on the upper surfaces, but I've seen four options for the undersides. Straight or wavy demarcation line high on the fuselage or the same but much lower down giving eight variations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 You have the serial typed in wrong. Sgt. Hannah was in Hampden P1355. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hannah_(VC) From the same Warpaint book: Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Perfect! Low set, straight demarcation. Many thanks Chris, both for the illustration and the correction of my finger trouble! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vildebeest Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 The instructions with the Airfix VC set referred to above have a slightly different pattern, in particular, wavy rather than straight line on the nacelle/cowling. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 From the IWM: The crew of a Handley Page Hampden Mark I of No. 83 Squadron RAF leave their aircraft at Scampton, Lincolnshire, on returning from a flight. Bomber crews of No. 83 Squadron RAF line up by a Handley Page Hampden Mark I of the Squadron at Scampton, Lincolnshire. Without photographic proof, kit supplied painting instructions are no guarantee of accuracy. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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