"Nose art dates well into World War I and became more embellished in World War II to help bring the warfighters a taste of home, a memory, place, significant other, or motto," said Lt. Col.

Every country that participated in the World War II air war had more than a few ... and many aircraft like bombers featured unique nose art. Whether pilots and crews drew pinups or painted sharks ...

The airplane nose art presented the face of aggression, a bit of psychological warfare intended to intimidate, created with a few ounces of paint slathered on aluminum. World War II’s legendary ...