Originally Posted by
idle stop
I have it on very good authority that the colour was chosen by the joint-services team at Yeovilton, responsible for the leasing contract for 'Huey Green' or 'Kermit' (or whatever!) to MoD from FB Heliservices Ltd.
I'm not sure, however, that their interpretation of the B&Q colour chart quite matched the reality......
Absolutely right. The colour was selected by the HICIPT and was meant to be the green found on your average Lynx or Gazelle. They were a little surprised when the ac was handed over to them, rushing around with their colour swatches trying to find someone to blame.
Taff (good authority).