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Title: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: OBrien1 on Tuesday 06 October 20 18:33 BST (UK)
Hello all, I am looking to have this photo coloured for my brother in law.
It's of his Grandfather Alwin Tatenhorst on the left, photo taken in Russia in August 1943.
The man in the middle is Englebert Heiner and a policeman on the right.
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: Trishanne on Wednesday 07 October 20 13:14 BST (UK)
I've given it a go, but I don't know about the colours, if  you want anything changing just let me know.
Pat
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: OBrien1 on Wednesday 07 October 20 13:19 BST (UK)
Pat, thank you kindly looks great I will pass I on.
Much appreciated
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: ShaunJ on Wednesday 07 October 20 13:54 BST (UK)
The two men on the left are Luftwaffe so the uniforms should be blue. The State Police officer's uniform should be more of a grey-green, with dark brown collar and cuffs - see these examples https://tinyurl.com/y63aj7j8  and https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/815H9ng9v3L.jpg
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: OBrien1 on Wednesday 07 October 20 15:01 BST (UK)
Okay thank you Shaun maybe somebody will be able to help with that.

Thanks again pal.
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: Treetotal on Wednesday 07 October 20 15:10 BST (UK)
Thanks for that Shaun...I had the RAF the right colour, but not the other guy so changed the colour. It's a subject close to my heart as my son is a Flight Sergeant/Interpreter.
Here is my offering.
Carol
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: Treetotal on Wednesday 07 October 20 15:10 BST (UK)
...and a warmer version.
Carol
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: Trishanne on Wednesday 07 October 20 15:24 BST (UK)
I have changed the unifom colours now
Pat
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: tomkin on Wednesday 07 October 20 15:42 BST (UK)

 The plane looks like a Heinkel HE 111.
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: OBrien1 on Wednesday 07 October 20 17:28 BST (UK)
 Carol, thank you kindly they are great  much appreciated and Pat thank you for the change of colours also looks great.
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: jim1 on Wednesday 07 October 20 19:16 BST (UK)
Apparently the Luftwaffe did wear sandy brown shirts so that's what I gave them.
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: OBrien1 on Wednesday 07 October 20 22:33 BST (UK)
Quote from: tomkin on Wednesday 07 October 20 15:42 BST (UK)

 The plane looks like a Heinkel HE 111.

Yes that's the one Tomkin.
This photo was taken in Orsha in Belarus.
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: OBrien1 on Wednesday 07 October 20 22:33 BST (UK)
Quote from: jim1 on Wednesday 07 October 20 19:16 BST (UK)
Apparently the Luftwaffe did wear sandy brown shirts so that's what I gave them.

Thank you Also jim very much appreciated 👍
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: Treetotal on Thursday 08 October 20 14:17 BST (UK)
Here they are recoloured, hope these are more accurate  :D
Carol
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: Treetotal on Thursday 08 October 20 14:23 BST (UK)
..and the warmer version for you.
Carol
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: OBrien1 on Thursday 08 October 20 17:13 BST (UK)
They're brilliant Carol.
My  brother in (Alwins Grandson) is very impressed and grateful to you all.
Thanks again.
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: Treetotal on Thursday 08 October 20 18:13 BST (UK)
You are welcome, happy to help.
Carol
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: BoslemBoy on Monday 12 October 20 12:03 BST (UK)
i dip into this forum from time to time.  I'm never anything less than impressed by the quality of the restorations and the attention to correct detail.  These points are reflected completely in these contributions.  Well done, everyone.

BB
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 12 October 20 13:27 BST (UK)
How nice of you to take the time to show your appreciation for the work we all do. It is a hobby that we all enjoy whilst preserving peoples' precious memories for future generations to enjoy. It is responses like this that make it all the more worthwhile  :-*
Thank You.
Carol
Title: Re: Looking to Colour this WW2 photo Alwin Tatenhorst Russia 1943
Post by: OBrien1 on Monday 12 October 20 19:24 BST (UK)
I cant help but agree. I'm relatively new here and I too cant believe total strangers would take the time to enhance our precious memories it's a great side of human nature and I'm very impressed, thank you all again.