Battle of Britain.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

This photo has stuck with me since I first saw it 50 years ago - how effective the camouflage is.

That's the badger! Thanks FSN. 🦡

[steve_holmes_11]

That's the badger! Thanks FSN. 🦡

Probably not as effective when the attackers are a bunch of beardy fellows at night in jeeps shooting twin Vicker's Ks.

[sean66]

Long range spotting is radar.
Gunnery range is fairly close visual, where outlines are fairly evident.
Difficult to guarantee a background (sky, cloud, ground)...

It was Downing himself who promoted this two tone scheme.
Firstly because the Radar wAs mostly placed at the cost. So once In land it was the Observer Corps
With Binoculars as the only Aid to the Mk1 eyeball. Same for most AAA emplacements. The idea was the black and white
Helped distinguish British Aircraft.
Regards
Sean


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