Standard USAF Colors and Markings

[prinses]

Hi guys,

I just started my research into standard USAF aircraft colors and markings. Since WWII the USAAF/USAF mostly used Technical Orders to specify the colors and markings used on their aircraft. There is lots of information on the 1941- 1945 period and some information on the 1980-present day period, but I'm looking for information on the "in-between-period". I'm specially interested in the early releases (1964-1970) of Tech Order 1-1-4. And was wondering which Tech Orders were used in the period 1947 till 1957. Any information is much appreciated.

Thanks...

[anthsco]

Look here:

Color Reference Charts -* United States

you will find excellent sources for your colors. one stop.

[prinses]

Thanks for the reply. Very useful.
But where to put these colors? And where are the different markings positioned?

[anthsco]

Here are some very good guides to modern USAF scheme used on all F-16 Falcons in USAF inventory:

F-16C Hill Scheme



And if you look further you can find this one for what was TAC and is now ACC:

TAC 90ties



Here are the Federal Standard colors currently in use by the USAF, Navy,Marines, Army, and Coast Guard.

JPS MODELL Online Katalog - US Federal Standard Farben

Hope this helps.