Aviation Nose Art

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Gotta Love Aviation Nose Art

Whether it's a P-51 Mustang, F-14 Tomcat, B-17 Bomber, CH-47 Chinook Helicopter, or another current or vintage aircraft, the art that has covered the noses of aviation is captivating. Just Google search the term, aviation nose art, and a little less than a million entries are listed. Young kids, middle agers and seniors all seem to have at least a mild interest in the talented expressions of love, humor, war, fear, and life that occur on the noses of aircraft.

This lens attempts to bring together many of the resources that offer products related to aviation nose art. Besides just being interested in the pure talent of many of the artists who displayed their own (and other's) thoughts and feelings on the planes, my involvement in another web site (All-About-Noses) caused me to look more into this amazing culture of people who can be really fanatic about this subject.

We began the process of creating content pages about noses and the nose art photos kept cropping up. This site is still growing and becoming, but the aviation nose art section had become a popular one - in the top three most popular pages in our statistics.

The AllAboutNoses.com site is not altogether serious, given the subject matter, although there will be sections related to "real" issues regarding the nose. However, the seriousness with which engaged aviation nose art fans pursue their hobby cannot be denied. Just attend a vintage aircraft show, spend some time talking with the people who both own the airplanes and the ones who are just looking. You will discover the love they have for this unique genre of art.

Enjoy!

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“11/11/11 - Veterans Day. Honored to showcase NoseArt. There are so many heroes associated with it!!!”

Brother-n-law's Nose Art Photos

My brother-n-law works in the aerospace industry, and is a great photographer. He sent me these photos showing some pretty awesome nose art.





Nose Art Sites

Much of the following is Vietnam War-era, and concerns Helicopter Nose Art

Went looking for more information and photos on Nose Art and came across these web sites showing many photos of Helo Nose Art as well as others. There is also a lot of other information regarding nose art, squadrons, etc. I think you will enjoy checking out some of these sites.
Boeing CH-47 Chinook Nose Art
Boeing CH-47 Chinook Nose Art page
132nd Assault Support Helicopter Company
132nd Assault Support Helicopter Company
"Hercules" Chu Lai, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) 1970 - 1971
Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association Museum
Legacy of Valor
Vietnam Helicopter Images and Artifacts
Casper Aviation Platoon Nose Art
Helicopter Nose Art
"Various Photos of Casper Platoon Nose Art from 1965 to 1971"
The War Page Vietname Helicopter Photos
A number of thumbnail photos; can click to see enlarged photos.
174th AHC Dolphin Nose Art
174th Assault Helicopter Company
Dolphins & Sharks
68th Assault Helicopter Company
Top Tiger "Slick Ship" Nose Art
68th Assault Helicopter Company
Mustang Gun Ship Nose Art Photos
48th Assault Helicopter Company
Blue Star Slicks and Joker Gunships
Black Widows
Nose Art Photos - Black Widows and Spiders in Vietnam

B-17 Bomber

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B-17 in Action

Aimed at the buff, historian and modeler. This volume contains approximately 15 photos and 1 full-color prints showing unit markings, insignia, paint schemes, nose art, etc. Excellent detail with cutaways, exploded views, sectional drawings, model and variant details. Squadron-Signal In Action. Sftbd., 11x 8 1/2, approx. 5 pgs., 15 ill., 1 color.

B-17 in Action

More Nose Art Sites

Fighting Colors
This site features vintage aircraft nose art from the 20th century and offers reproductions for sale.
Historic Wings
History of military aviation and pictures of nose art.
Nose Art - Luc's Photo Hangar
Photos of Nose Art. Dedicated to the men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces.
Nose art page on Wikipedia
This wikipedia page offers history, examples, photos, and references on nose art, both military and civilian.

P-51 Mustang

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P-51 Mustang: In Action Series

Aimed at the buff, historian and modeler. This volume contains approximately 150 photos and 10 full-color prints showing unit markings, insignia, paint schemes, nose art, etc. Excellent detail with cutaways, exploded views, sectional drawings, model and variant details. Squadron-Signal In Action. Sftbd., 11 x 8 1/2, approx. 50 pgs., 150 ill., 10 color.

P-51 Mustang: In Action Series

Aviation Nose Art (and related) on Amazon

I have always thought that the art on the noses of airplanes was fascinating. My imagination was captured at various air shows that I have attended. If you are hitting this page, I'll bet you have interest in it yourself. Maybe Amazon will drum up something of interest to you.
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Aviation Nose Art Mugs on CafePress

Two Aviation Nose pages on All-About-Noses.com

There are a couple of pages on the All-About-Noses.com web site, featuring photos of various types of aircraft. More photos are being added all the time. Check 'em out.

Enjoy!

Nose Art Photos from Flickr

Ju 87 in RAF Museum by tataquax
Reno Air Races 2011 by tataquax
Nautical theme pinup by Kelly's Kustom Pinstriping
Nautical Pinup by Kelly's Kustom Pinstriping
Blonde Mountie Pinup by Kelly's Kustom Pinstriping
Wings & Wheels 2010 by Lee Cannon
2010-08-28_13-15-21 by joannapoe
2010-08-28_13-07-37 by joannapoe
2010-08-28_13-11-24 by joannapoe
Camel Smoker nose art by gmilldrum
Singers Wring The Heavens by Epiclectic
Nose-art by Jerry Gunner
Tantalizing  Take Off by edenpictures
B-17F Nose Art by Mr. T in DC
Reno Air Races 2011 by tataquax
DSCN0543 by joelogon
DSCN0547 by joelogon
RAF Museum / Hendon by tataquax
2010-08-28_13-25-05 by joannapoe
P-51D Double Trouble Two by Mr. T in DC
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