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Boston III 88 Sqn - RH-E from Operation "Starkey"

Author Jarink
Description This paint scheme is commonly mistaken for invasion stripes worn by Allied aircraft on D-Day. Close inspection of photos shows, however, that the stripes on the wings are actually those worn in a deception plan called Operation "Starkey". This operation culminated in a simulated invasion in the Boulougne area on 9 September 1943. The Starkey markings differ from D-Day stripes in that they were black-white-black-white-black from inboard to wingtip. The last black stripe actually extending all the way to the wingtip and thus being much larger than the others. They also have white painted noses, which was specified for twin engine planes in Op. Starkey but not Overlord. They also lack any stripes on the fuselage.
Image boston_starkeythumb.jpg
Size 1MB
Date Thursday 15 March 2012 - 06:19:38
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  • HBPencil
    12 years ago
    0 0
    Starkey skins seem to be so rare for any aircraft so it's great to see 'em done, thanks for sharing.

    HB