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Originally Posted by marc pasquin
In this particular context, does the yellow paint job indicate a trainer, rescue vehicle or something else ?
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My understanding is that the RAF (and hence the RCAF of that day) chose yellow for high visibility work. Therefore, "trainer yellow" in the busy training environment, and for the underside of prototypes for better visibility from the ground. The RCAF also continued the practice for SAR (search and rescue) aircraft where multiple aircraft that may be in search efforts can see each other, and where it is easier to see downed aircraft in northern and bush environments.
And besides, it is my favorite colour for aircraft
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Regards,
John