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.
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 "'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 front section of "Lady Tabie," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The aircraft's nose depicts a reclining woman.
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.
Photographic group portrait of a U.S. Army Air Forces flight crew with "Athena," a North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The aircraft's nose art features a Greek goddess.
Photograph of a Boeing flight crew with a Boeing XB-29 Superfortress aircraft (designation "Flying Guinea Pig"), circa 1944. Identified individuals: Bob Robbins (seated, far right) and John Fornasero (seated, second from right). The aircraft's nose…