Thursday, April 21, 2011

Navy celebrates century of aviation with historic paint jobs

http://hamptonroads.com.nyud.net/2011/04/navy-celebrates-century-aviation-historic-paint-jobs

A fresh coat of history
Navy aircraft aren’t exactly known for their fashionable colors. But this year, to celebrate the century-long union of Navy ships and aircraft, squadrons across the country have traded their drab paint for something a bit splashier. Each participating squadron has painted one of its aircraft in a pattern inspired by a historic plane or helicopter. Here’s a look at some of the fancy warbirds and their famous forbears.

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