The Nose Art on the P-47D in the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, OH, Painted as Five by Five
Title
The Nose Art on the P-47D in the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, OH, Painted as Five by Five
Subject
Museum officials sought to make a perfect rendering of Colonel Joseph Laughlin's original nose art
Description
The staff of the National Museum of the USAF researched the original nose art done by Captain George Rarey. They replicated it, in honor of both Colonel Laughlin and Captain Rarey, understanding the respect and love that Colonel Laughlin had for Captain Rarey and his original artwork.
Creator
Republic Aviation Corporation
National Museum of the United States Air Force - Restoration Unit
Source
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Publisher
United States Air Force
Date
1940s
Files
Citation
Republic Aviation Corporation and National Museum of the United States Air Force - Restoration Unit, “The Nose Art on the P-47D in the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, OH, Painted as Five by Five,” A Look At United States Air Force Colonel Joseph Laughlin, accessed April 20, 2024, https://coloneljoelaughlin.omeka.net/items/show/27.