USAAF WWII airfield diorama questions

I appreciate the responses! They are very helpful. Interesting thought about the use of captured airfields, which certainly was the case, especially in Tunisia.

Thanks again for the help.

Some drums were "dark green" like Tamiya XF-61.

I would use OD green with yellow lettering and probably use some black ones also as they could be ones left behind by the British, French, Italians, and Germans.  Look at reference photos of the Afrika Korps, Italians and British forces  as we probably took over the same airfields that they had used.  Ask around in the Armor forum for info, such as for refueling areas.

Wow no posts I guess no one here has seen a 55 gal drum before

 

I think you would be safe with OD green but fade it a little and weather it very well (rust, dents, pings the works)

 

Good luck