slightly OT help needed: 50s era navy cargo a/c paint scheme

[Pat Amaral]

hi folks,

I've got a Spruce Goose model on the bench right now. I'm thinking of finishing it in a "what-if" 1950s era navy livery. In an effort to lock down a paint scheme for the plane, I'm trying to find images of navy cargo planes from the time period. Alas, I've been unsuccessful so far. I seem to remember a dark/royal(ish) blue color being used but I'm not at all sure. Any links to images of navy cargo planes from the early 1950s will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

[Kylwell]

Try the Naval Air museum.

[Pat Amaral]

thanks Robb.

That's the paint scheme I was thinking of but it's a little earlier than I had in mind. I thought the Navy changed their scheme for large aircraft sometime after 1950. I'll keep this reference on hand while I continue looking.

Thanks again,

[TER-OR]

Overall dark blue would have been common through the 50s. Then it was a light ghost gray over white. You would have seen both through the early 60s. Watch your lettering font, too. It changed from 45 degree to 30 degree.