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Naval aviation question

jankees

jankees

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I'm no expert in these matters, but I believe we have a few around?

who can tell me what the handpainted number on the nose of this one means:
jk857.jpg


and whether it was on both sides or just on one?
jk854.jpg


and are you happy with the middle blue color?

jk856.jpg
 
I think on first leaving the factory on a delivery flight such a temporary marking was often shown, based on the makers construction number, or the last three of the c/n. This picture shows squadron makings so I don't think the temporary number would still be displayed?
 
I agree with Harry on that. I'm pretty sure I've seen photos of various types of aircraft, including B-24s, with these temporary numbers, usually at the plant prior to air testing, or being ferried out to the active squadrons.
 
harrybasset said:
I think on first leaving the factory on a delivery flight such a temporary marking was often shown, based on the makers construction number, or the last three of the c/n. This picture shows squadron makings so I don't think the temporary number would still be displayed?
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You may think so, but this pic proves otherwise, and I've found more like this.
I've found references to construction numbers, so apparently they were rushed into service...

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here's an update: I thought it would be better looking with the numbers on both sides of the nose, as I have found pics with these numbers on either side of other aircraft:
jk906.jpg


and here is another, the aircraft flown by Lt Ken Hildebrandt of VF-33, that he used to score five kills between september and december 1943

jk901.jpg


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