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REFERENCE SOURCES

Numerous paintings by war artists. Some were actually ‘there’ and I place a higher reliance on their work than some who painted later.

Brown, David K, Atlantic Escorts (Seaforth Publishing, 2007). Although about the escorts themselves it has some excellent illustrations that are very helpful.

Camera at Sea, 1939-45. Compiled by the staff of Warship. (Conway Maritime Press, 1978).

Elliott, Peter, Allied Escort Ships of World War II (MacDonald and Jane’s, 1977).

Ellis, Chris, United States Navy Warship Camouflage, 1939-45 (Pique Publications, 1975). A famous name in the modelling world and, although dealing with US ships, there are issues that cross over to the RN.

Gillett, Ross, Australian and New Zealand Warships 1914-45 (Doubleday Books, 1987).

Gooden, Henrietta, Camouflage and Art, Design for Deception in World War 2 (Unicorn Press, 2007). Some good technical discussion on the how and why.

Hodges, Peter, Royal Navy Warship Camouflage, 1939-45 (Almark Publications, 1973). Long out of print but an invaluable work nonetheless.

Hreachmack, Patrick, The Painter’s Guide to World War Two Naval Camouflage (Clash of Arms, 1996). A useful guide.

Lenton, HT, and College, JJ, Warships of WWII. (Ian Allen, 1964)

Raven, Alan, Warship Perspectives (WR Press, 2000-2003). Four volumes. I have been a great admirer of this author’s work for years going back to early magazine articles. His volumes on Royal Navy warships are highly recommended.

Raven, Alan, and Roberts, John, ‘Man O’War’ series. (Arms and Armour Press, 1978-1980).

Warship Profiles, (Profile Publications, 1971-74). A large number of these older booklets are very helpful.

Williams, David, Naval Camouflage 1914-1945 (Naval Institute Press, 2001). A brilliant book though with relatively few colour illustrations.

There are numerous other books not specifically related to camouflage but which contain colour photographs and illustrations, as well as those that show good quality black and white illustrations.

The champion source of them all are the veterans to whom we owe so much for the sacrifice they made in fighting WWII in which they often lost their health and suffered the pain of friends killed. I deliberately sought many out over the past five decades and am so glad that I did while they were young and vital, able to call on clear memories. They were an inspiration to me and so many were always happy to tell proud stories of their beloved ships. It is sad that nearly all those I consulted over the years have passed on, taking their memories with them.

‘At the going down of the sun

And in the morning

We shall remember them.’