Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 18, 2024 Posted May 18, 2024 Hello everyone … I’m building a Danish A.F. operated F-86D. I am curious to know if any ever wore camouflage ? Ive seen artists rendering and profiles in the single tone green as used by the F-100’s, F-104’s, and Saab Draken’s. So far Ive never seen any photo’s of any in camouflage scheme's. I would hazard a guess that they never wore anything other than a silver or aluminum finish during their active service ? If they did wear camouflage that would be interesting and worth looking into as a scheme ? Any help is gratefully appreciated in advance. Dennis
Selwyn Posted May 18, 2024 Posted May 18, 2024 Operationally no, but I believe one used as a gate guard on a plinth was painted overall green. Selwyn 1
Sabrejet Posted May 18, 2024 Posted May 18, 2024 Danish F-86Ds served for many years after service as decoys: many of these were painted overall green, but not during their service years. 1
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 18, 2024 Author Posted May 18, 2024 6 hours ago, Selwyn said: Operationally no, but I believe one used as a gate guard on a plinth was painted overall green. Selwyn 2 hours ago, Sabrejet said: Danish F-86Ds served for many years after service as decoys: many of these were painted overall green, but not during their service years. Thank you Selwyn and Sabrejet. I suspected as much but couldn't find confirmation anywhere so thought it best to ask.
e8n2 Posted May 25, 2024 Posted May 25, 2024 I have two photos of Danish F-86Ds in a green camouflage color. I found them several years ago, but now they don't seem to be found anymore. Both are copyrighted. Aircraft F-984 was shot by Nils Mosberg, and F-994 was captured by aviationphotocompany.com. You may be able to use these as search terms to find the photos. Later, Dave 1
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 25, 2024 Author Posted May 25, 2024 1 hour ago, e8n2 said: I have two photos of Danish F-86Ds in a green camouflage color. I found them several years ago, but now they don't seem to be found anymore. Both are copyrighted. Aircraft F-984 was shot by Nils Mosberg, and F-994 was captured by aviationphotocompany.com. You may be able to use these as search terms to find the photos. Later, Dave Many Thanks Dave. Will give this a try.
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