Photos of an original USAF M38A1?

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John E
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Photos of an original USAF M38A1?

Post by John E » Wed May 02, 2018 4:13 pm

Looking for some photos of original USAF M38A1s. Thanks in advance!
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Re: Blue USMC m38a1?

Post by Mark Tombleson » Wed May 02, 2018 10:31 pm

The gas can bracket was painted as follows... per the WO factory drawing. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=226475&start=90

MB, A-4133 no finish specs as dwg. A-4123 has paint as OD for part A-4125 and forest green for A-4126

CJ-V35, 672674 Marine Corps. Green
MC ORD, 674086 OD
MC USAF, 675102 Strata Blue
MD, 956982 OD
MD, 957074 Navy Gray

I forgot one part number:
CJ-5, 699880 Black
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