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.
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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