British and Commonwealth Warship Camouflage of WWII

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Malcolm George Wright. British and Commonwealth Warship Camouflage of WWII

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This volume is dedicated to the memory of my late father-in-law, Royal Marine Andrew Wall, of Cobh, Ireland, who served through the Battle of the Atlantic 1939–45. He was present at the sinking of the Bismarck and at the Battle of North Cape, with most of his service being on HMS Belfast.

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This scheme was intended for coastal convoy work where the WAIRs were mostly employed. It comprises a light grey hull, probably 507c, 1941 blue, and the aft funnel possibly in WA blue. However, this is still in the period when many unofficial or experimental schemes were used and the colours could have been unique to the ship as the green appears non standard. Four 20mm singles was standard for these ships. Type 271 radar amidships and Type 285 on the director.

HMS WINCHESTER L55

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