Could anyone help me out? I am trying to find some pictures/reference on camouflage of British Pacific Fleet carriers 1944/45. The only info I have is that in 1945 they were painted overall light grey with a greenish blue panel covering 2/3 of the hull and the undersides of all sponsons were painted white. I have no idea whether the greenish blue panel was the first 2/3 of the hull, the last 2/3 or in the middle. Also pre1945 were they painted still in early war disruptive camouflage? If anyone could provide info or links about this I would be very grateful.

in my site www.tankfive.net I have some photos of the cruiser HMS Belfast, if you want take a look
regards

Martin:
Don't really know if this will help or not but theis site may give you a clue to the pattern you are asking about.
http://www.pdwilson.co.uk/warships/arkroyal.htm


Hope this helps
Paul

Thanks for the links guys, they give me the right colours and shades. I only have the box art to work from and the colours on that seem too vivid to me.

I've been following some links from the site warlock0322 gave and found this b/w picture. It shows the sponsons painted white and the greenish blue panel to be in the middle 2/3 of the ship reaching halfway up the hull. With the colours from Venom's HMS Belfast pictures I think I've cracked it, thanks again guys.

Thanks for those links to. Very helpful!

~Chip :-)

glad it gave you what you needed
Can't wait to see some pics of her
Paul

Try this link: http://www.hazegray.org/navhist/carriers/

You will be able to find photos of WW2 carriers; US, UK, etc.

perhaps you can also try this: www.steelnavy.com/rnchips.htm
they have quite a good colour guide.