Nose Art of the 5th Air Force: Pin-Ups and More, 1942-1947 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780764369216)

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 subjects 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.

Author: David Vincent
ISBN-10: 0764369210
ISBN-13: 9780764369216
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/28/2025
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.10lbs