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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:

Herbert H. Paulson Korean War Photographs

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: 1997-11-18
Contents of the Collection The Herbert H. Paulson Korean War Photographs is a small collection of photographs depicting aircraft nose art and aerial bombing locations in Korea. 48 snapsnots, approximately 3.25x4.5", depict nose art on B-29 bombers. There is also a decal sheet and 3-view drawing diagram for B-29 markings with the "Nip on Nees" nose art illustration. 11 10x10" prints and one 6.5x6" print show aerial views of assorted bomb strike locations in Korea. All photographs in the collection are black-and-white.

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