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Author: Clarence Simonsen Publisher: Specialty Press (MN) ISBN: 9781902109206 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
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9 x 12 256 pgs 400 b&w photos 16 pgs of detailed color drawingsMilitary aircraft decorated with gaudy personalized artwork, usually of the ribald and risqui variety, are generally associated with American bombers and fighters, most of which flew by day. In contrast, those of their allies in the RAF and RCAF, especially the nocturnal bombers, are usually perceived as being sober and dull. That this was far from being the case is revealed in this photographic study that shows that the men who flew aircraft wearing roundels could be just as imaginative in decorating their machines. The results were as varied as the skills of the mostly untrained artists, who used all manner of sources as their inspiration, but especially pinup pictures by Vargas and Petty. The author not only shows the finished nose (and tail) art of many aircraft, but also pays tribute to many of their crews. To do so he has enlisted the aid of a number of the men responsible for painting the aircraft, as well as the assistance of Walt Disney studios--and the model who was the original 'Petty Girl'. This work includes hundreds of close-up pictures of artwork on many different types of aircraft: Lancaster, Halifax, Mosquito, Beaufighter, Spitfire and Hurricane among them--in many cases accompanied by the story of the aircraft and crew as well. Detailed color artwork by the author and Jon Field show many of these emblems and the rest of the aircraft markings.
Author: Clarence Simonsen Publisher: Specialty Press (MN) ISBN: 9781902109206 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
9 x 12 256 pgs 400 b&w photos 16 pgs of detailed color drawingsMilitary aircraft decorated with gaudy personalized artwork, usually of the ribald and risqui variety, are generally associated with American bombers and fighters, most of which flew by day. In contrast, those of their allies in the RAF and RCAF, especially the nocturnal bombers, are usually perceived as being sober and dull. That this was far from being the case is revealed in this photographic study that shows that the men who flew aircraft wearing roundels could be just as imaginative in decorating their machines. The results were as varied as the skills of the mostly untrained artists, who used all manner of sources as their inspiration, but especially pinup pictures by Vargas and Petty. The author not only shows the finished nose (and tail) art of many aircraft, but also pays tribute to many of their crews. To do so he has enlisted the aid of a number of the men responsible for painting the aircraft, as well as the assistance of Walt Disney studios--and the model who was the original 'Petty Girl'. This work includes hundreds of close-up pictures of artwork on many different types of aircraft: Lancaster, Halifax, Mosquito, Beaufighter, Spitfire and Hurricane among them--in many cases accompanied by the story of the aircraft and crew as well. Detailed color artwork by the author and Jon Field show many of these emblems and the rest of the aircraft markings.
Author: Gary Valant Publisher: Zenith Press ISBN: 0760312087 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 212
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The unique art that graced military aircraft in World War II and the Korean War. Applied by amateurs or professional artists like Vargas, the art typically featured alluring women whose charms belied the deadly cargo the crew hoped to deliver to its targets. Hundreds of examples are shown in a combination of archival photos from the wars and current photos of artwork in museum collections.
Author: Stephen M. Fochuk Publisher: St. Catharines, Ont. : Vanwell ISBN: 9781551250137 Category : Airplanes, Military Languages : en Pages : 0
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Here at last! The first, exclusively Canadian collection of Second World War military aviation nose art. This is an astonishing portrait of the spirit shown by the pilots, flightcrews, and the groundcrews who supported them - pictures in this book speak for themselves. They serve as a bridge across time, back to the psyche and emotions of Canadians at war. Aircraft nose art evolved from a need for identification into a powerful means of self-expression for pilots and their crews. From Jiggs to Bugs, Willie Wolf to the Fearless Fox, from Fannin' Fanny to Lady Orchid and Windy Lou, these images painted on their aircraft gave airmen a way to show their individuality to the world. Each photo is identified with a fascinating and informative caption, based on the author's extensive knowledge and research. Also includes a pilot index, identifying most photos.
Author: John M. Campbell Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited ISBN: 9780887404146 Category : Crafts & Hobbies Languages : en Pages : 252
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"In the twentieth century, the talisman took a new and unconventional form ... nose art. This time the vehicles of war [aircraft] were being adorned, not the warriors themselves. Nose art employed a myriad of styles and themes, because the inspiration for each came from within the individual warrior and sprang from diverse motivations. To some, nose art served as a battle cry or threat to harass the enemy. To others, it was reminiscent of their home town, the ladies left behind, and the 'good ol' USA' ... These young men were the warriors of the day, and like their ancestors, their art served as a talisman or shield ... Talisman is a collection of nose art seen mostly during World War II and Korea"--Jacket.
Author: Gary Eason Publisher: ISBN: 9781320369176 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Collected in book form for the first time – and also available as an ebook – are some of Gary Eason's acclaimed Flight Artworks: carefully researched and crafted photorealistic pictures of historical air combat. This first volume presents images of WWII scenes, selected from artworks created since 2011."From my point of view as a pilot for the last 43 years and an RAF fighter pilot for 30 years, the realism he captures is uncanny ...". - Squadron Leader Clive Rowley MBE RAF (Retd)Third edition, September 2015
Author: Muriel Hopkins Payne Publisher: ISBN: Category : Airplanes, Military Languages : en Pages : 35
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While serving in the Navy as an aerial photographer in Guam the author's husband, Earl Payne, became interested in the nose art of the planes being flown during World War II. The book is a brief photographic overview of some of the art he discovered on the planes.
Author: Clarence Simonsen
Author: Clarence Simonsen
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Author: Gary M. Valant
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