Captured Yak-9P

[SteveC68]

During an internet search for the Yak-9P, I stumbled across the image posted on page 3 by JoeB of a captured Yak from the Korean war. I'm curious as to whether or not that is painted gray or natural aluminum? Based on the color of the prop hubs I'd say it's painted overall gray.

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ww2aircraft.net

 

[Wurger]

Do you mean the one?

the pic source: the net.

 

[SaparotRob]

Way cool!

 

[mjfur]

Perhaps this one?

 

[CATCH 22]

During an internet search for the Yak-9P, I stumbled across the image posted on page 3 by JoeB of a captured Yak from the Korean war. I'm curious as to whether or not that is painted gray or natural aluminum? Based on the color of the prop hubs I'd say it's painted overall gray.

Yes, it was grey. Check here for more photos in colour.

 

[Wurger]

Perhaps this one?
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Oh yes ... that's the pic. Just forgot to attach the link to the pic while creating the thread with SteveC68's post. My bad. Sorry.

Yes, it was grey. Check here for more photos in colour.

I agree that's the light grey colour.