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Nose Art Hardcover – September 1, 2017

by Tony Holmes (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 61 ratings
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Aircraft nose art has long been a military institution. First appearing in the form of a sea monster on the front of an Italian flying boat in 1913, through WWII, Vietnam, and on to today, Nose Art catalogs and presents it all.

Hundreds of detailed illustrations through the decades give the full picture of the evolution and history of these mini-murals. From early shark and tiger mouths below front propellers, to historical logos and Loony Toons characters, to the modern banning of nude pinups, author Allan Burney explores this incredible subject in detail.
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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Chartwell Books
  4. Publication date
    September 1, 2017
  5. Dimensions
    12.13 x 1 x 8.63 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0785835520
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0785835523
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About the Author

Tony Holmes has worked as Osprey Publishing's aerospace editor since 1989, having previously served as an author/photographer for this publishing house in Australasia.  He is widely acknowledged as a leading expert on all periods of aviation history although his personal love is for the Battle of Britain, on which he has written a number of well received titles.  For this book, he has contributed on his favorite subject - the legendary duels between Spitfires and Messerschmitts over southern England in summer 1940.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chartwell Books; Illustrated edition (September 1, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785835520
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785835523
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.95 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.13 x 1 x 8.63 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 61 ratings

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Mary futrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
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Great photos and history ,well worth purchasing
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PawAngel
5.0 out of 5 stars nice!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2019
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Just MIGHT be something that your WW2 relative history buff just might not have. Nose art was something that went a long way to boosting morale for our shy fighters. My father in law has quite the collection but he admitted that he had not seen this information in book form. I proudly noted that although he, as always gets a lot of presents at our family Christmas party, 4 gifts did not get opened because his nose was stuck in this book. :-)
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Mora
5.0 out of 5 stars thank you
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2022
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thank you
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CC
5.0 out of 5 stars Nose Art review.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2021
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My husband loves this book. It’s very detailed and very descriptive.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very great pictures from early WW1
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
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The B-29 Command Decision was pictured. I worked on it as a young Airman 2nd. Class. Before Brig. Gen.
Kingsbury Took it to the USAF Museum at Wright Paterson AF Base,
Ohio. It was credited with shooting
down 5 Russian Migs in Korea.
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jerry sanfilippo
5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD INFO
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2021
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I NEEDED THIS TO RESEARCH A NOSE ART DEMONSTRATION. GOOD PHOTOS AND INFO.
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green alien
5.0 out of 5 stars accuracey
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2018
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A GREAT read & pics ,, worth ever dollar ,, am still reading ,,
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's a hit!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018
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Made a great gift for someone who served on aircraft carriers, he loved this Christmas present!
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