It's from 1945 according to this image...I believe the I read something about this being the standard for the "home fleet" which most ships moved to by '45. I'm sure someone on the board knows more about it than me.
Post by Flight Deck Decals on Jul 29, 2021 22:00:05 GMT
Paint scheme looks like Vic 1945 Pennant 38 - British Eastern Fleet. Similar blue panel was used on many of BPF ships. Theory was that in really hot regions the washed-out blue panel amidships combined with heat shimmer would reduce visibility.