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Benevolens Magister
A great example of how camouflage paint schemes can suddenly become totally useless, when nature gives the game away !
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michaelmaltby
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exactly .... I have seen hares that switched to summer only to be caught by an early May blizzard .. 
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Benevolens Magister
I got caught out on an exercise once, fortunately, only by a farmer.
It was around March, and I was 'dug in' in a perfectly camouflaged hide, where even the wildlife didn't notice me. However, as the early morning temperature increased, condensation, rising from the 'trapped' heat in the hide, gave away my position to the farmer who, of course, knew every inch of his land !!
No sounds, no shine, no shadows, no silhouettes, no odd shapes or movement - just nature telling the truth !!
It was around March, and I was 'dug in' in a perfectly camouflaged hide, where even the wildlife didn't notice me. However, as the early morning temperature increased, condensation, rising from the 'trapped' heat in the hide, gave away my position to the farmer who, of course, knew every inch of his land !!
No sounds, no shine, no shadows, no silhouettes, no odd shapes or movement - just nature telling the truth !!
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Benevolens Magister
"Ulrich, I've told you a hundred times - lose some weight man. Look what you've done to that tyre !"
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Benevolens Magister
"What, me, invade Russia ? Don't be silly !".
michaelmaltby
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michaelmaltby
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Smokey Stover
Banned
A good view of the He 119's glazed cockpit is provided in this image. Most sources state this aircraft is V4, but it possesses the exhaust ports of V1. Note the extended radiator.
Interestingly enough a float plane version was designed and showed much interest by the Japanese airforce. Here's a pic of Japanese officials looking over the aircraft.
For a full account of specs and info follow this link below.
Heinkel He 119
Interestingly enough a float plane version was designed and showed much interest by the Japanese airforce. Here's a pic of Japanese officials looking over the aircraft.
For a full account of specs and info follow this link below.
Heinkel He 119
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Smokey Stover
Banned
michaelmaltby
Colonel
Great link .... did not know ... thanks
at6
1st Sergeant
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michaelmaltby
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