[HiJinx]

I love these threads, for the history and for the pure pleasure of seeing the creativity of our grandfathers.

This photo is from the 80th fighter Squadron, the Headhunters, at http://www.mindspring.com/~jaybirdone/headhunters/wwii%20photos.htm.

Capt Ken Lloyd stands in front of his P-38L Dark Eyes (the name had not been painted on yet).

[StarCMC]

I love these threads, for the history and for the pure pleasure of seeing the creativity of our grandfathers.

This quote from the thread: Although the Army Air Force attempted to ban and censor noseart on several occasions, ultimately, the art would remain. Its value in terms of morale was unquestioned.

I think, to me, that's really interesting. It was also interesting to me to read how the artwork - especially of the pinup gals has changed over the years. A lot of the pinup art was of girls who had the "girl next door" look - IOW, they weren't the fantasy girls, but were girls that the guys really wanted to come home to. That surprised me!