The modern RAF grey for fast jets. RAF Barley Grey BS381C/626 sat on the upper surfaces of RAF interceptors like the Phantom and Tornado F.3 from the late 1970s, is the overall colour of the Typhoon fleet, and even featured on the wings and tails of Fleet Air Arm Sea Harriers during the 1982 Falklands War. A must for the modern RAF modeller.
At a glance
- AK Interactive Real Colors — acrylic lacquer, reference RC973
- 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 Phantom and Tornado F.3 interceptors
- RAF Typhoon (overall colour)
- Falklands-era Sea Harrier surfaces
Sprayed in scale-thin passes it keeps that cool, low-contrast modern-jet feel — then pick out the panels with a lighter grey.
The signature grey of modern RAF jets. Build the rest of the scheme from the AK Real Colors range.
