The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The modified Leander class cruiser HMAS Sydney in her war paint in 1941. This camouflage pattern consisting of 507A (dark grey) patches on 507C (light grey) was similar on both sides, it was worn from late 1940 until late 1941 with some minor variations made during that time. Several months prior to her sinking she took on a different camouflage pattern, again using two greys.
The Battle of Matapan. The light cruiser HMAS Perth at speed, her turrets trained to port. The large shell splashes are from an Italian Squadron including the battleship Vittorio Veneto. Note Perth's
NORWAY. 1940. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE CRUISER HMS SOUTHAMPTON IN A FIORD DURING THE NORWEGIAN CAMPAIGN. THE SHIP IS PAINTED IN AN UNOFFICIAL CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN OF DARK GREY (507A) ON THE UPPERWORKS
Port bow view of the cruiser HMAS Sydney. She is wearing the camouflage scheme painted on immediately after the Cape Spada action. The colours are probably 507A (dark grey) and 507C.
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. 1940-07. RAN PERSONNEL PAINTING THE SHIP'S NEW CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME ON THE AFTER FUNNEL OF THE CRUISER HMAS SYDNEY (II). THE DARK GREY IS PROBABLY 507A, BEING PAINTED OVER THE ORIGINAL
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT. 1940-07-25. MEMBERS OF THE SHIP'S COMPANY PAINTING THE SHIP'S NEW CAMOUFLAGE SCHEME ON THE AFTER FUNNEL OF THE CRUISER HMAS SYDNEY (II). THE DARK GREY IS PROBABLY 507A, BEING PAINTE
KEPPEL HARBOUR, SINGAPORE. 1942-02. PORT BOW VIEW OF THE CRUISERS HMS GLASGOW (LEFT) AND ENTERPRISE. NOTE THE TWIN 6 INCH MARK XVII TURRET AND THE DIRECTOR CONTROL TOWER ON THE ENTERPRISE WHICH WERE S
