In the first picture, what parts of the director circled in red are painted lighter grey? Is the upper part just a reflection of light as the top of the 5inch turret circled in light blue? Can any point me to a publication or site that would have a clearer and closer view of this area?
In the second picture you can see the blast bags on the rear turret is not black like the forward turrets. Are the rear ones light grey or has the black paint washed off leaving a tan canvas color?
The third picture shows Washington during the Kings visit. Do the blast bags look "washed out" or painted grey?
Also, do the 5inch gun turrets have their roofs painted deck blue? To me it appears as if the the roofs are painted the same as the sides.
Thanks,
CWatson
