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Old 21-09-17, 13:26
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Originally Posted by Gina Vampire View Post
Another document mentioned SM4809 has been impossible for me to find .
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Below find draft copy Jan ’43 and final copy March ’43. As you can see the paint vocab was still evolving. Also find amendment Dec ’43 replacing Medium Green with KG3.

Not surprisingly we find very little evidence of this 3-tone scheme in use. Same goes for the early 3-tone DHS schemes.

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Name:	SM 4809  Jan 43 draft dated (Medium).jpg
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Name:	SM 4809 issued 4 March 43 (Medium).jpg
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Name:	SM 4809 amended 21 Dec 43  KG3 in lieu Vehicle Medium Green.jpg
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Name:	SM 4809 pattern chart D.  Trailers (Medium).jpg
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Name:	067932  3-tone camo  MOOREBANK, NSW. 1944-07-31.  Gen Sets at No. 3 Sub Depot, 5 BOD..JPG
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