AIRCRAFT COLOURS AND MARKINGS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ERA

Caudron G.4


The G4 was a development of the G3 with twin engines and larger wings. The twin engine configuration allowed for the mounting of a forward firing machine guns, and many variations could be found with this in mind. Additional weapons were also added that could be fired to the rear.

Caudron G.4s were finished in various patterns, the first of which was CDL with metalwork painted to match. Others were seen in an overall white, and then the French yellow scheme was applied to later ones.The recent restoration of the NASM's G.4 shows that metal components were painted turquiose. Many had the two cowls painted in different colours. . usually red and white




Caudron G.4

February 1917
Source: Caudron G.4 Datafile


Caudron G.4


Source: FMP French Book

 


Caudron G.4

1917
Source: FMP French Book


Caudron G.4

1917
Source: Caudron G.4 Datafile

 


Caudron G.4


Source: Caudron G.4 Datafile


Caudron G.4

Early 1917
Source: Caudron G.4 Datafile
 
Italian G.4