by Steve Mackenzie

A20-531 probably while with 7 SFTS in 1943 onwards. Image AHMWA P960135.

From late 1942 onwards, the standard scheme on training Wirraways was Folige Green/ Earth Brown/ Sky Blue with Blue/White roundels in six positions and fin flashes. 36" Yellow training bands encircled the wings and fuselage, the cowling was also Yellow. The 'last 2 or 3' was marked on the fuselage sides. The under wing serials were dispensed with. There were however axceptions at times.

Image AHMWA P960136.

Profile of A20-531 with 7 SFTS in Foliage Green/ Earth Brown with Sky Blue lower surfaces with Blue/White roundels in six positions and fin flashes. 36" Yellow training bands encircle the wings and fuselage, the cowling was also Yellow. Fuselage serials in Grey. Yellow '531'.

A20-458 5 SFTS, 7 Jan 1944. Image AHMWA P027697.

Profile of A20-458 with 5 SFTS in Foliage Green/ Earth Brown with Sky Blue lower surfaces (in an interesting pattern) with Blue/White roundels in six positions and fin flashes. 36" Yellow training bands encircle the wings and fuselage (further back than normal), the cowling was also Yellow. Fuselage serials in Grey. The White band across the tail was a 5 SFTS marking. Yellow '458'.

A20-346 of 7 SFTS.

Profile of A20-346 with 7 SFTS in Foliage Green/ Earth Brown with Sky Blue lower surfaces with Blue/White roundels in six positions and fin flashes. 36" Yellow training bands encircle the wings and fuselage, the cowling was also Yellow. Fuselage serials in Grey. Yellow '346'. 'NF' on cowl in Black (I have no idea what it signified).

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