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[Nose art for Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft "Rita"]
Photograph of the nose art for "Rita," a Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft, circa 1944-1945. The art depicts a woman in lingerie and heels.
[Servicemen watching as woman christens Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft]
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."
[Servicemen watching as woman christens Consolidated B-24 Liberator aircraft]
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 of ship."
[Nose art for Vought F4U Corsair aircraft "Chow Hound"]
Photograph of the nose art for "Chow Hound," a Vought F4U Corsair aircraft of Carrier Air Group 83, U.S. Navy,, circa 1944-1945. The art depicts a menu listing "Tojo on Toast," "Meatballs," and "Banzei Salad."inscription on verso: "Fighter's menu / AG-83 / F4U / C10."
[Servicemen with Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress]
Photographic group portrait of U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen with a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, circa 1940s. The aircraft's nose art includes a top hat and cane and the designation "The Brass Hat."
[Flight crew with "Athena," a North American B-25G Mitchell aircraft]
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.
[Serviceman with Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer]
Photograph of a United States Army Air Forces serviceman standing next to a Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer aircraft, designated "Rovin' Redhead," circa 1940s-1950s. The plane's nose art depicts a woman in a skirt and heels.
[Servicemen with Boeing B-29 Superfortress Family (Model 345) aircraft]
Photographic group portrait of U.S. Army Air Forces servicemen with a Boeing B-29 Superfortress Family (Model 345) aircraft (serial number 42-65284, designation "Destiny's 'Tot'"), July 6, 1945. The aircraft's nose art depicts a man holding a bomb. The servicemen are identified in the verso inscription by last name and initials. Inscription: "(313PL) (6 July 45)." Inscription on verso: "Ellington,…