The Evolution of Aircraft Camouflage
Aviation History
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14m
Within the span of 120 years, military aviation has evolved from a niche experimental weapon, an important observation tool, to now a fundamental battlefield element. The history is well documented. One of the lesser discussed topics within this evolution is that of aircraft camouflage. Let’s take a brief journey through time, looking at the use of camo, from the early days, through to the modern era.
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