New Paint Scheme fro RAF Voyager

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New Paint Scheme fro RAF Voyager

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Value for money? :dunno:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-53183925

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If that figure is for the repaint - No.1 son tells me it wouldn't cost anything like that.

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It was a refit, and from what I hear, most of that was for some countermeasures similar to those on the 146 CC1

It’s a bit garish imho. Something like the old transport command colours would have been a bit more regal.
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I don't mind it too much, though as Ben said, the old Transport Command colours were much better. :agree:
Not sure about the gold "United Kingdom" though, think it should still say "Royal Air Force" in blue. *-)
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I think it’s making an out and out political and patriotic statement. I see no problem with that. :agree: EricT
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Yes, Eric, but a little lacking in "class" I feel. More of a Kiss me Quick hat than a Crown ;)
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Hi Ben. I was in the process of editing my post to say that it may not be historically accurate and maybe not politically correct today but I have no problem with that. :) Eric
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I rather like it. :thumbsup:

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Its a bit like the white BA 757's that just had the Union Jack tail with the white body - Open Skies (which I loved, even though they were on the French register.)

Agree with DG, the gold lettering looks a bit... "cheap" if that makes sense. I bet the guys flying her will get some stick.

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TSR2 wrote:
25 Jun 2020, 20:26
Something like the old transport command colours would have been a bit more regal.
That was exactly my thought when I first saw the scheme. A little garish, but I'm very proud that we finally have an official aircraft representing the UK. Other nations have similar, so why not us?

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