Edger Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Mosquitos of 75 squadron RNZAF post war. Seems that at some time they recieved black and white stripes on the wings and fuselage over the overall silver colour scheme. These are very similar to 1944 invasion stripes. I don't know the significance of these markings and wondered if you folks could shed light on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 On 2/22/2024 at 1:45 AM, Edger said: Mosquitos of 75 squadron RNZAF post war. Seems that at some time they recieved black and white stripes on the wings and fuselage over the overall silver colour scheme. These are very similar to 1944 invasion stripes. I don't know the significance of these markings and wondered if you folks could shed light on them? Hi Edgar Do you have a source stating that 75 Sqn Mossies had black and white stripes added? - I have never seen any photos of that. Some (not all) had "Black" anti glare areas painted on the inner panels of the engine cowlings, and nose panel when in the HSS paint scheme. Thanks Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 A new one of me too. I'd be keen to see a photo, I wonder if it could be a miscaptioned one. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edger Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 Just watch on social media what is happening in NZ. I can't say more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 8 hours ago, Edger said: Just watch on social media what is happening in NZ. I can't say more than that. Hi Edger, Asked some questions, did some digging and found your mystery RNZAF Mossie As per attached Link, NZ2308 is a former RNZAF Mosquito that has been rebuilt/restored at Avspecs at Ardmore South Auckland (Ardmore is a former RNZAF Station/Base). Avspec Mosquito NZ2308 I actually got to see this Mosquito on a visit to Avspecs about a year ago. So some issues with the marking, the aircraft. Codes should be Black, not red. and IMHO the D-Day markings are more artistic License than actual, you can see NZ2308 (YC-Z) in this Photo from the RNZAF Museum (third aircraft in), no D-Day stripes (RNZAF Official - Air Force Museum of New Zealand - Used with Permissions) From information my friend at the RNZAF Museum supplied to me, the serial is Ohakea type, and should read NZ 2308 Interestingly NZ2308 being a former RAAF Mossie, is the sibling to our Mosquito NZ2305 at MOTAT here in Auckland, also a former RAAF Mossie Hope that helps clarify your query? Regards Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edger Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Thank you Alan, it will probably be repainted for it's American owner anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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