WWII RAF Bomb colours

[gannetmod]

Is there a specific colour for WWII bombs or will any dark green do with plenty of mud and weathering added?
Photos seem to show the bombs in a fairly dirty state, presumably having been rolled through the mud (Health and Safety would have a thousand fits!), but the fins tend to be "green and clean" as these were usually fitted at the dispersal.
Any comments or information would be helpful.
Richard

[sanguin]

Try this link for some useful info:

web.ukonline.co.uk/stephen.johnson/arms/

Helpful for most of us really, unless you stick exclusively to high-speed wheelie things, shiny trucks or civvie stuff.

John

[ratch]

500lb MC Mk III Bombs
Hu: 117 Matt US Light Green = body
Hu: 56 Metallic Aluminium = fuse
Hu: 19 Gloss Bright Red = bomb nose band
Hu: 120 Matt Light Green = bomb shoulder band
Rockets
Hu: 117 Matt US Light Green = warhead
Hu: 130 Satin White = nose band
Hu: 19 Gloss Bright Red = nose band
Hu: 120 Matt Light Green = shoulder band
Hu: 33 Matt Black = shaft & tail
Blockbuster
Hu: 117 Matt US Light Green = body
Hu: 56 Metallic Aluminium = fuses
Hu: 19 Gloss Bright Red = bomb nose band
Hu: 120 Matt Light Green = bomb shoulder band

[gannetmod]

Thanks guys, that will help a lot. Most appreciated.