Short Stirling Stripes?

[K4KittyCrew]

Here is an interesting image of a Short Stirling.
Notice the vertical stripes over the fuselage rear side door.
They look too dark to be D-Day stripes, yet the number of troops in the photo may prove other wise ............... your thoughts?
John

[Bruno]

Hi John,

Thanks for the photo!
I'm not at home to confirm this but if I'm not wrong this is a 38 Group Stirling rapatriating Pows.
Stripes remained on some of 38 Group Stirlings but I can't remember if it stood on all.
I'll have to verify!
Regards.

Bruno

[Stirling Project]

I think you're looking at the remnants of D Day stripes. IIRC they were often very crudely applied with almost a distemper like paint, by 1945 I dare say a heavily used ac standing outside in all weather would see a lot of the paint weathered away

John L

[Daz2511]

Hi John,

I have emailed you about this picture

BR
Daz