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Photographic negative of nose art for an unidentified aircraft, circa 1944-1950. The art depicts a topless woman in a grass skirt, lei, and U.S. Marine Corps hat.

Photographic negative of nose art for "Weather Witch II," circa 1944-1950. The art depicts a woman in sheer lingerie.

Photograph of Franklin W. Minert standing next to "Andy Gump," a Boeing B-29 Superfortress aircraft, circa 1940s-1950s. The aircraft's nose art depicts the cartoon character Andy Gump.

Photograph of three unidentified servicemen with "Knockout," a U.S. Army Air Forces North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The aircraft's nose art depicts a woman in a boxing ring.

Photograph of nose art painted on "MMR," a U.S. Army Air Forces North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The nose art depicts a woman in a swimsuit with her breasts exposed.

Photograph of nose art painted on "Briefing Time," a U.S. Army Air Forces North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The nose art depicts a woman in lingerie.

Photograph of an unidentified serviceman with "Morning Mission," a U.S. Army Air Forces North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The aircraft's nose art depicts a woman in flight gear with her pants partially lowered.

Photograph of nose art painted on "Jersey Bounce," a U.S. Army Air Forces North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The nose art depicts a woman in lingerie.

Photograph of nose art painted on "That's All Brother," a U.S. Army Air Forces North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft (serial number 43-27717), circa 1944-1945. The nose art depicts a woman in a swimsuit.

Photograph of two North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft (visible tail number 327544, tail code 9Y) in flight, circa 1944-1945. The aircraft's designations, "Morning Mission" and "Lady Luck" are painted on their noses.