There were no official military colors of CAP airplanes during the war. CAP colors (Silver) came after the war was over. The airplanes used by the CAP were either donated for the duration, purchased by the CAP (Purchases were rare due to lack of funding). The only identification required was the CAP emblem placed on both sides of the fuselage. The War department Purchased many civil aircraft during the war from their owners. (Like the Beechcraft model 17 staggerwing, etc) Their owners were ASKED to sel. They were never taken away from them. George Frebert, author Delaware Aviation History P.S. The Rehoboth, Delaware Squadron was the FIRST CAP unit to fly.
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