Nose Art of the 5th Air Force Pin-Ups and More, 1942–1947 hardcover +New Arrival+
Nose Art of the 5th Air Force Pin-Ups and More, 1942–1947 hardcover
This massive volume includes more than 1,150 vintage images of WWII
aircraft nose art. All the featured planes are from the US 5th Air Force,
which fought in the Pacific theater.
Readers will see all kinds of aircraft, from bombers to fighters and
cargo planes. The artists range from amateurs to professionals, and the
subject include both the famous female “pin-ups” and more-aggressive
militaristic or animal designs.
Author David Vincent has selected only the most-extreme, most
interesting examples pictured in his collection. Text accompanying the
images includes biographical information on the artists and combat
histories of specific aircraft and crews. Perhaps the best collection of nose art photographs we have seen!
About the Author
David Vincent has authored several books on WWII aircraft, focusing on
their service with the RAAF. He has been collecting images of 5th Air Force
nose art since 2004. David lives in southern Australia.
Published May 2025, 432 pages, 1150 + black & white and colour photographs throughout, bibliography, index, hardcover, 9" x 12"
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