Popular Mechanics (South Africa)
The WWII aircraft that camo protected
Production numbers from January 1940 to August 1945 at the six largest USWest Coast factories.
NORTHAMERICAN: IN G LE WOOD, CALIFORNIA 16 447
Including 9 949 P-51 Mustang fighters, 3 208 B-25 bombers, and 2 163 AT-6 advanced trainers Camo: Tone-down
LOCKHEED: BUR BANK, CALIFORNIA 13 385
Including 9 423 P-38 Lightning fighters and 2 189 Hudson patrol bombers Camo: Urban neighbourhood camouflage
CONSOLIDATED V UL TEE: DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA 11 687
Including 11 537 BT-13 and BT-15 Valiant basic trainers Camo: Tone-down
CONSOLIDATED V UL TEE: SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 9 630
Including 6 725 B-24 Liberator heavy bombers and 2 833 Navy patrol bombers Camo: Tone-down
DOUGLAS: LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 9 439
Including 4 285 C-47 cargo planes and 3 000 B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers Camo: Tone-down
BOEING:SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 7 340
Including 6 942 B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bombers Camo: Urban neighbourhood camouflage