FW190D-11 / D-13 question

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[QUOTE=LcSummers;461144]
Wich answer might be right?

Originally Posted by LcSummers

1, The wings were spare parts from different airplanes?

2, There was a color shortage

3, Recognition for friendly FLAK not to shoot them (like Doras of JV44

Hi mate, 3 is wrong. The reason for different RLM colours on the bottom of the late war Doras (and 109s for that matter) was that they came from different places and have been primed or painted the RLM 76 in the factory. At the very end of the war, the German industry got much more laid back on the standards and regulations (because they had to) and you see all sorts of colour combinations. Some parts were just primed in RLM02 and the a/c has been assembled and sent on the front to be used asap. Paint shortage was partially a reason...