
AK Interactive Real Colors - RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636 (RC971)
The unmistakable deep blue of RAF photo-reconnaissance aircraft. RAF PRU Blue was the overall colour of high-flying recon and met machines from 1941 to 1951, and served on the undersides of high-altitude day fighters too. If you're building a PR Spitfire or Mosquito, this rich blue is the whole scheme in a bottle.
At a glance
- AK Interactive Real Colors — acrylic lacquer, reference RC971
- Researched against original references and military colour standards
- Airbrushes beautifully and self-levels to a smooth, even coat
- Thin with Real Colors High Compatibility Thinner; grips weathering products firmly
Best for
- RAF photo-reconnaissance aircraft, 1941–51
- Undersides of high-flying day fighters
- PR Spitfire and Mosquito builds
As an overall colour it rewards careful fading — modulate the panels and it reads like a real high-altitude airframe rather than a flat blue model.
The signature blue of the PR flyers. Build the finish out from the AK Real Colors range.
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AK Interactive Real Colors - RAF PRU Blue BS381C/636 (RC971)
The unmistakable deep blue of RAF photo-reconnaissance aircraft. RAF PRU Blue was the overall colour of high-flying recon and met machines from 1941 to 1951, and served on the undersides of high-altitude day fighters too. If you're building a PR Spitfire or Mosquito, this rich blue is the whole scheme in a bottle.
At a glance
- AK Interactive Real Colors — acrylic lacquer, reference RC971
- Researched against original references and military colour standards
- Airbrushes beautifully and self-levels to a smooth, even coat
- Thin with Real Colors High Compatibility Thinner; grips weathering products firmly
Best for
- RAF photo-reconnaissance aircraft, 1941–51
- Undersides of high-flying day fighters
- PR Spitfire and Mosquito builds
As an overall colour it rewards careful fading — modulate the panels and it reads like a real high-altitude airframe rather than a flat blue model.
The signature blue of the PR flyers. Build the finish out from the AK Real Colors range.
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The unmistakable deep blue of RAF photo-reconnaissance aircraft. RAF PRU Blue was the overall colour of high-flying recon and met machines from 1941 to 1951, and served on the undersides of high-altitude day fighters too. If you're building a PR Spitfire or Mosquito, this rich blue is the whole scheme in a bottle.
At a glance
- AK Interactive Real Colors — acrylic lacquer, reference RC971
- Researched against original references and military colour standards
- Airbrushes beautifully and self-levels to a smooth, even coat
- Thin with Real Colors High Compatibility Thinner; grips weathering products firmly
Best for
- RAF photo-reconnaissance aircraft, 1941–51
- Undersides of high-flying day fighters
- PR Spitfire and Mosquito builds
As an overall colour it rewards careful fading — modulate the panels and it reads like a real high-altitude airframe rather than a flat blue model.
The signature blue of the PR flyers. Build the finish out from the AK Real Colors range.













