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The origins of Nose Art!
You may have been to an air show and ever why airplanes have artwork on side of a plane’s fuselage. The Nose art was a symbol of peace during wartime and served as a psychological protection and thought of death. True nose art appeared during World War II, which is considered by many observers to be the golden age of the genre. Nose Art was not officially approved even when the regulations against it were not enforced.
Boosting Aircrews’ Morale
Nose Artists were in high demand by the United States Air Force, the purpose of the Nose Art was to boost morale of the air crews. During World War 2, Several bombers were shot down and had a high casualty rate. It was also believed by air crews nose art was bringing luck to the aircraft.
Vietnam Era
AC-130 Gunships is a fixed-wing that provide close air support for special force units. Many special force AC — 130 gunships were given nicknames with accompanying nose art such as angel of death and ghost riders.
The United States Navy recently inked their helicopters to celebrate national tattoo day. The MH — 506 helicopters were decorated with tattoo inspired artwork that symbolized naval traditions, deployments and modern pop culture.
