CV-F FX763

FX768 was coded CV-F from July - Nov 1944. This first image shows it as it was originally. Brian Eaton's old MK.IIa CV-V (converted to a 2 seater and used for communication work) complete with checkered Yellow/ Black tail behind.

FX768 shown here with the Blue/ White 'Southern Cross' rudder markings (not drawn) gained later. See the next page for details of these rudder markings.

Kittyhawk Mk.IV CV-F FX763. Olive Drab/ Dark Earth and Medium Sea Grey. Spinner Red with Black serials and codes 'CV-F' in White. Standard roundels in six positions plus fin flashes.

CV-G FX690

FX690 was coded CV-G from May - 31 Aug 1944, normally being flown by Bruce Burchfield. This is an airframe that came from the factory with a ANA 610 Sky Blue tail band. The band is painted out but they have left the Sky Blue colour behind the serial. Photos :B.Burchfield.

Kittyhawk Mk.IV CV-G FX690. Olive Drab/ Dark Earth and Medium Sea Grey. Spinner Red with Black serials (on a Sky Blue area) and codes 'CV-G' in White. Standard roundels in six positions plus fin flashes.

CV-T FX781

FX781 was coded CV-T from Sep - Nov 1944, often being flown by Sid Coates. Photo :Ebay.

Kittyhawk Mk.IV CV-T FX781. Olive Drab/ Dark Earth and Medium Sea Grey. Spinner Red with Black serials and codes 'CV-T' in White. Standard roundels in six positions plus fin flashes.

CV-K FX667

FX667 was Ken Richard's CV-K from 01 May - 26 July 1944. On that date the engine cut on takeoff and it crashed and burned, F/Sgt Quinn unhurt. Replaced by FT860 as CV-K which lasted until replaced by a Mustang in Nov 1944. Photo: Ken Richards..

Kittyhawk Mk.IV CV-K FX667. I am sure that this airframe is a very worn and faded Desert scheme of Midstone / Dark Earth and either Azure Blue or Med Sea Grey lower surfaces. Spinner Red with Black serials and codes 'CV-T' in White. It had a tail band when delivered which is very roughly overpainted. Standard roundels in six positions plus fin flashes.

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