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By: - 18th December 2011 at 19:05 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I saw some Hunters at Brawdy late seventies early eighties that had their fins painted. Certainly one bright red one yellow. I may have some photos of them.
By: - 18th December 2011 at 20:10 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Martin,
The Trials were brought about as a result of several mid air collisions both in the UK and Germany. I recall that the RAF Germany Tornado units were the ones that painted the most airframes. And they did visit the UK frequently.
One or two of the books by Ian Black have got photos in them.
Cheers
Tim S
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By: Martin Garrett - 17th December 2011 at 16:09
1980s/90s RAF Conspicuity Trials
Hello All,
I have heard that in the late 1990's a number of RAF aircraft had their fins painted for High Conspicuity Trials. Can anyone tell me a bit more about the trails and which aircraft where involved.
Information on the www is sparse. I have read in a number of places that there was a Tornado with a red fin one with a white fin along with a white finned Harrier.
Was this it or was there any other specially painted aircraft involved. Can anyone furnish me with more information including pictures please?
Regards