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silly question

Started by Geoff, March 11, 2022, 05:00:46 AM

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Geoff

If the UK had got involved officially in Vietnam would our planes have SEAC roundels or just the toned down tactical dull blue and red?

Dizzyfugu

Just a guess, but I think that they might have used high-viz Type "D" roundels for better distinction, at least during the pre 1970 phase, and maybe some high-viz ID markings (like D-Day or Suez stripes) might have been introduced, too, just to be safe? Things were very bright over Vietnam, and even the USAF SEA scheme with smaller/subdued markings was only gradually introduced in the later phases of the conflict.

kitbasher

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Yeah, I'd go with Dizzy's assumption.  Change to red/blue roundels only if the war had still been going on when these were actually adopted.

The UK didn't change it's national markings to suit post-WW2 conflicts - Korea, Malaya, Oman, etc, so very much doubt it'd happen over Vietnam had the UK been involved.
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Geoff

Hmmm yes I had not considered that - so maybe a SEAC type wing fin and tail stripe? Thanks

McColm

D-day stripes and high visibility until the Americans were used to what the British were flying.

Leading Observer

Quote from: McColm on March 11, 2022, 08:16:49 AM
D-day stripes and high visibility until the Americans were used to what the British were flying.

And even then...
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Rheged

A silly question?  No, I don't think so;  it's a perfectly logical request. 


As to the answer, it could depend on what aircraft were being used by the RAF/FAA
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zenrat

Take a leaf from the South Vietnamese AF and use USAF wing and fuselage markings (albeit with a different colour border and bar) with an RAF tail flash.
IMO this would be best for avoiding friendly fire - they could shoot at anything not carrying a white star.
Fred

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Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

Old Wombat

Or, go the RAAF route; standard camo or SEAC with standard hi-viz markings. Worked for us. ;)
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kitnut617

At the time, the RAF's Javelins in Singapore were like this;

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Dizzyfugu

I actually like the idea of high-viz roundels with an USAF-style simple white or even a red-and-white bar. Should look pretty stylish!  ;D

Geoff

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on March 15, 2022, 12:55:05 PM
I actually like the idea of high-viz roundels with an USAF-style simple white or even a red-and-white bar. Should look pretty stylish!  ;D

A bit like the Pacific Fleet Air Arm - hmmm yes

McColm

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You might consider these two;