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Posted by dick on November 6, 2019, 23:21:59, in reply to "Re: Wow!"
Originally it was possible to copy a better quality version of that photo. It is just possible to discern the thin medium grey edging to the dark grey camouflage panel on the starboard quarter and the rear edge of the centre panel. Forward of that it gets a bit fuzzy. The film shows this pattern was carried onto the deck although maybe not the depth of colour as it looks like a stain rather than paint may have been used on the deck. 
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Terry,
I can still see it; can you check it from another computer?
The photo shows the Kent off her starboard quarter down a bit by the stern with a two- or three-color pattern. Not a very clear photo, but clear enough. Does show French ships in the background, so it does make sense that it was taken at Alexandria.
Art Previous Message
I only get "Image not available"
so what is it? Previous Message
Wow! What a photo. Thanks! Previous Message
Kent painted into the three tone scheme on joining the Med Fleet and that is how she was when torpedoed. She repainted this scheme with slight adjustments at Simonstown during her return voyage to the UK for repairs. Given the French cruiser in the background, this photo was obviously taken at Alexandria. Kent is down by the stern:
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/hms-kent-camouflaged-alex-after-162249759
but I also have film of Kent painting on her camouflage pattern before the torpedo attack. Previous Message
I've looked on-line and on the two sites I found info one said that she was overall AP507c and the other showed her a darker colour but it didn't say exactly when this was. I was wondering if there are any photos showing her immediately after her damaging that would determine the colour definitively. I've tried looking for them on-line but so far haven't found anything.
Stuart Previous Message
If you google "HMS Kent camouflage" you will readily find 1940, 1941, 1942 & 1944/45 schemes, showing both sides and with colour references. Previous Message
Hi,
I have ordered Aoshima's HMS Kent "Benghazi" kit and wanted to know what colour she was painted at this time. I have read that she was overall AP07C Light grey but the box illustration seems to show a darker colour. Does anyone know the correct colour?
Many thanks for any replies
Stuart
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