Anson A4-47 Mildura Aug 1941 Photo:via Facebook.
by Steve Mackenzie
Anson A4-47 Mildura Aug 1941 Photo:via Facebook.
Background
With the Airfix 1/48th Anson now being available it is time to do some more schemes for those interested. Part 1 of this series was back in issue 36-1 of 'in Miniature' available on the website. Additional profiles and images were presented in issue 37/4 and this is a final another batch in Part 3.
John Bennett did a comprehensive coverage of Anson markings in Volume 10 Issue 3 (Winter 2020) of the now sadly apparently defunct ADF Serials Newsletter ('http://adf-serials.com.au/newsletter/ADF Telegraph Vol 10 Issue 3 Winter 2020.pdf'). It covers in detail the standard camouflage and markings used on these airframes. While I have thrown in a few that fitted into that pattern, many of the airframes that I have selected here are a 'bit different to the norm' with unusual ways of presenting their markings and colours.
Anson A4-47 was another of the early GR.1 airframes that survived long enough to get wartime camouflage. Standard Dark Green/ Dark Earth upper camouflage with Black lower surfaces. The serial is in Med Grey. Standard 'A' type national markings of the time in six positions, but larger than normal (fin flashes not carried).
Anson AX127 likely seen during it's service with 8 SFTS. Very unusual as it is in the Yellow training colours but has Black lower surfaces. Standard 'Pacific' type national markings of the time (Dark Blue/White) in six positions plus fin flashes (unusually narrow) with Black serials. Image AHMWA P027645.
AW865 at 1 AOS Cootamundra 1943.
Anson AW865. This appears to be in the Dark Green/ Dark Earth upper camouflage with RAAF Sky Blue lower surfaces scheme. The serial is in Med Grey and the fuselage code '65' Yellow. Standard 'Pacific' type national markings of the time (Dark Blue/White) in six positions plus fin flashes. 
Anson N4921, poss garbutt 1940s.
Anson N4921. Believed with 1 ANS (Air Navigation School) at time of photo (likely early 1942 as turret was fitted in Dec 1941). Still with Early wartime style of roundels. Overall Silver (Aluminium doped) with Yellow fuselage band and Black serials.
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