Behind every painted nose on a WWII aircraft was a story - of camaraderie, humor, and determination. This video uncovers the tales of the airmen and artists who brought these designs to life, blending ...

Nose art was more than just morale - it was identity. In this episode, we meet “Misfire,” a beautifully painted P-47 from WWII. Flown by ace Fred Christensen, the aircraft combined artistic ...

A rare collection of nose art from World War II planes has been on temporary display at EAA AirVenture Museum for the last year. Among the collection of 33 is a painting from a plane dubbed ...

When World War II broke out in September 1939, it swiftly became a total war. The practice of using nose art to build camaraderie and esprit de corps roared back into vogue as aerial combat took ...

Whether pilots and crews drew pinups or painted sharks on their military aircraft, something was often painted to personalize WW2 planes. In Germany, things regarding nose art were different from ...

According to planesofthepast.com, airplane nose art dates to World War I, when images were unit or company insignia. During WWII, the subjects included cartoon characters, hometowns and enemy ...

This is his new outlet: replicating the nose art of World War II war planes. As you might guess, it started when Sant saw a plane coming off the line at Boeing. He imagined it painted like the ...

Retrocrush has some wonderful pictures of some beautiful nose cone art from World War II. Top Design Within Reach Promo Codes for June 2025 Get 30% off, 20% off, and free shipping with our Design ...

This weekend marks the 70th anniversary of the start of the USAAF heavy bombing offensives against Germany in World War II from USAAF Station 110 (RAF Polebrook) in Northamptonshire. The nose art ...

At 87 1/2 years young, Skip Shelton is a man on the move. On Nov. 10 and 11, the World War II veteran painted the nose art on the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum's B-17, the "City of Savannah." ...