The Old Gallery & Museum was requisitioned by the Unit to be used by the naval section. Here hundreds of model ships were tested with varying camouflage designs on a series of giant water tanks. | |
Three technicians, including Thomas Rathmell in the centre, fix a backdrop for a tropical island set. photographs reproduced by kind permission of the National Archive |
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A sketch by Victorine Foot of camouflage officers leaning over the water tank. Drawing reproduced by kind permission of the Imperial War Museum |
Tank showing painted background set up with model behind reducing lens for long observation. photographs reproduced by kind permission of the National Archive |
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The contraption in the centre is the “Haze Box” which was used to simulate different states of visibility at sea. |
Spot the camouflaged boats! photographs reproduced by kind permission of the National Archive |
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