Originally Posted by
Fareastdriver
When the Valiants folded in 1965 the co-pilots were allowed a Chipmunk to keep their hands in. We on 90 Sqn at Honington were issued with WP 850, which now resides in the USA.
When we got it from the Maintenance Unit it had a Grey Green camouflage finish. We were told that this was because it had been used in Cyprus for recce. etc. during the Emergency.
Was this true or was there another reason for camouflaging it?
According to Air Britain, WP850 was on 114 Sqn strength. Its next allocation was RAF Honington, so that confirms what you were told.