Nose art
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Nose art is the name given to the talismanic graffiti painted by war theater servicemen on the fuselage of military aircraft, usually located near the nose, for the purpose of individualizing aircraft.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2018-11-07
Overview
Norman Bernhard Moerbe was a bombardier in the 12th Air Force, 340th bomb group, who flew in campaigns over Italy during World War II. This collection contains military records, correspondence, photographs, and ephemera documenting his military service, primarily dating from 1943-1945.