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'Classy Chassy'
"Classy Chassy", American Aircraft 'Girl Art' 1942-1953
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First published January 1, 1977
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November 13, 2014
Why should we look at this book? To know the minds and attitudes of those who fought for the USA in WW II and Korea? To understand its purpose in the war effort? To appreciate the level of artistic talent involved?
This book is a good history of the evolution of "nose art" (pictures of women painted on the nose of an aircraft) during this period. It shows the origins of the art and how well it was transferred by those servicemen who were tasked with "sprucing up" the bombers, reconnaissance, and fighter aircraft.
Some are just copies of Varga "pin-up girls" of the era. Some are from movie stills that were widely distributed. Others contain puns and humor that must have helped put a smile on servicemen who had a difficult job to do 24 hours/day. In a world of death, this art gave these fighters a way to personalize a de-personalizing experience.
This book is a good history of the evolution of "nose art" (pictures of women painted on the nose of an aircraft) during this period. It shows the origins of the art and how well it was transferred by those servicemen who were tasked with "sprucing up" the bombers, reconnaissance, and fighter aircraft.
Some are just copies of Varga "pin-up girls" of the era. Some are from movie stills that were widely distributed. Others contain puns and humor that must have helped put a smile on servicemen who had a difficult job to do 24 hours/day. In a world of death, this art gave these fighters a way to personalize a de-personalizing experience.
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