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jankees
June 29th, 2009, 10:20
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:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/jk857.jpg

and whether it was on both sides or just on one?
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/jk854.jpg

and are you happy with the middle blue color?

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/jk856.jpg
Henry
June 29th, 2009, 10:23
Happy with the color
have no clue about the numbers
H
Navy Chief
June 29th, 2009, 10:30
Whistling...Oh Helldiver!!!!!

NC
harrybasset
June 29th, 2009, 11:20
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?
Paul K
June 29th, 2009, 15:33
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.
jankees
June 30th, 2009, 11:17
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?

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...

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/grum798F6F-3USSYorktownCV-10deckcre.jpg
jankees
June 30th, 2009, 22:19
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:
http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/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

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/jk901.jpg

http://i722.photobucket.com/albums/ww230/jcblom60/jk896.jpg