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In this two-part oral history, fighter ace George T. Buck discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part one, he describes his experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in Europe with the…

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace George T. Buck discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions…

Photograph of U.S. Army servicemen watching as an unidentified woman christens "Miss Fit," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The aircraft's nose art depicts a woman in lingerie.Caption on accompanying document: "81. Christening…

Photograph of U.S. Army servicemen watching as an unidentified woman christens "Miss Fit," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The aircraft's nose art depicts a woman in lingerie.Caption on accompanying document: "82."

Photograph of the nose art for "Sky Scow," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The art depicts a naked woman riding a winged scow.Caption on accompanying document: "83. Insignias."

Photograph of the nose art for "'Bugs' Bomby," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The art depicts a cartoon rabbit, reminiscent of Bugs Bunny, holding bombs.

Photograph of the nose art for "Poontang," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The art depicts a woman riding a bomb.

Photograph of the nose art for "Dottie Anne," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The art depicts a woman sitting on a cloud.

Photograph of the nose art for "A.W.O.L.," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft (serial number 42-72970), circa 1944-1945. The art depicts a cartoon wolf riding a bomb.

Photograph of the nose art for "Bomb-Baby," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft (serial number 42-72976), circa 1944-1945. The art depicts the rear end of a cherub.