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Photographic group portrait of a U.S. Army Air Forces flight crew, including Lewis Paul Bowers, posing with the tail gun of a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944. The crew is partially identified in the verso inscription, though many of…

Photograph of the front section of "Lady Tabie," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The aircraft's nose depicts a reclining woman.

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 the landing gear of a Consolidated B-24 Liberator during a takeoff or landing, circa 1944. Inscription on verso: "1944. B-24 gear. Paul Bowers. 13th AAF."

Photograph of the left wing section of a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, England, circa 1941-1945.Inscription on verso: "B-24 - WWII. Mellis near Diss, England."

Photograph of the nose art for "Dark Slide," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The art depicts a woman in a sheer bodysuit.

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 "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.