B-24 Liberator
http://swittersb.wordpress.com/2009/01/19/alcan-higway-my-fathers-passed-ona-roadtrip-for-him/
http://www.century-of-flight.net/Aviation%20history/nose%20art/B%2024%20Liberator.htm
“History shows that the artwork spans almost a century, from World War I — to Operation Iraqi Freedom, but its most notable period was clearly in World War II and Korea. This was a time when the military commanders were more flexible in boosting the morale of the pilots and crew — and weren’t as concerned about ‘political correctness’ during the crew’s most dangerous and deadly war efforts.”
“To personalize their war chariots, these renegade pilots chose a variety of designs from pin-up girls, slogans, cartoons, and nicknames — to hometowns, humor, and more girls.”
”The subject matter of the art–particularly the sexual portrayal of women–has been a challenge to nose artists. The unclothed female figure was popular with the crews, but inevitably went against commanders’ wishes. There are several obvious explanations for the sexual aspect of nose art. Combat troops are comprised of a select portion of the population–they are primarily young, unmarried males. For the first time in their lives they are separated from home and the constraints of civilian society. Additionally, under conditions of war, in which death and wounding are the prominent concerns, moral controls relax. The farther from home and command headquarters, the more daring was the art. That this art not only made its appearance, but was allowed during World War II, suggests that war alters attitudes. In World War II especially, society applied different rules to the combat troops they considered to be risking their lives for the country. Normal societal rules fell into place when an aircraft was brought home for a war bond promotion and nose art nudes were ordered clothed. Some crews, refusing to bow to public pressure, placed the stamp “Censored” across their art instead…”
http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/militarynoseart/overview3.htm
This is for Jenny. Jenny – my dad is in the picture of Four of a Kind. Is your dad also in the picture? I have a copy is you would like for me to scan and send to you. Please email me. Abbie
Trying to find my father’s nose art of my mother on his airplane from ww2.it depicted “My Marge” or “My Margie”.My father’s name is Lt.Col. Richard Stanley Griffith,USAF,RET.(Deceased,09/04/1993).He flew just about every plane flying during ww2.P-38 for sure and lot’s of bombers.If you find any information ,please fwd to me ,Eric.(note:,I’m still trying to find my father’s films and photo’s to share.)
Great, Great website pits and commentary!! While researching my father’s WWII pics I discovered a plane called Four Of A Kind where Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip, and Princess Margaret were present. My father’s pics are a goldmine, not to mention his V-Mail. Thanks for this website!