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A well known photo of IL-2 red 2, flown by Maj.N.A.Zub (on the right), a squadron commander of 7 GShAP, Southern front, March 1942.
The slogan 'Smert fascistskim okkupantam!' means 'Death to Fascist occupants!', and looks painted in black.
The bort number 2 seems somewhat lighter than the red star; probably it is red, that appears brighter because painted over the white background.

© Massimo Tessitori
massimotessitori.alt..el1942wintercamo.htm 

For many years, the look of the slogan, if any, on the other side of the fuselage was generally unknown, but this scan from the old newspaper Stalinskiy Sokol of 27.03.42 has revealed it.
The slogan says: V BOY ZA RODINU (INTO COMBAT FOR MOTHERLAND)
The black outlines around the tail, the star and the number probably are printing retouches, not on the real plane.
The aerial wire is well visible, and it helps to position the slogan on the profile view.

© Massimo Tessitori
massimotessitori.alt..el1942wintercamo.htm