Miss Angela is a photograph by Cheri Randolph which was uploaded on April 6th, 2012.
Miss Angela
Historically, man has a long history of decorating war machines, and it continued in the 20th century. The aircraft decoration, which became known... more
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Miss Angela
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Cheri Randolph
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Photograph
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Historically, man has a long history of decorating war machines, and it continued in the 20th century. The aircraft decoration, which became known as "Nose Art" , reached its golden age during World War II. This art made the aircraft easier to identify, provided the plane with a personality; it became an entity. The art was allowed because it provided a boost in the morale of the crew, and the aircraft and its crew was easily and immediately identified when they returned from a mission safely.
This aircraft is on display at the Palm Springs Air Museum. It was developed in the 1930s for the USAAC (later USAAF) and was touted as a strategic weapon; it was a potent, high-flying, long-range bomber that was able to defend itself, and to return home despite extensive battle damage. It quickly took on mythic proportions,[5][N 1][6] and widely circulated stories and photos of B-17s surviving battle damage increased its iconic status.[7] With a service ceiling greater than any of its Allied contemporaries, the B-17 established itself as an effective weapons system, dropping more bombs than any other U.S. aircraft in World War II. Of the 1.5 million metric tons of bombs dropped on Germany and its occupied territories by U.S. aircraft, 640,000 tons were dropped from B-17s
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April 6th, 2012
Comments (29)
Cheri Randolph
Thanks, Douglas. Besides being interesting art, this nose art was an easy way to identify the returning planes and also acted as sort of a morale boost for the airmen. I can see how they would enjoy seeing reminders of their wives and sweethearts back home.
Douglas Barnard
Great capture Cheri-love this!! A snapshot in history and a snapshot to remember as you won't see these pictures on modern aircraft thanks to changing times-which I often question!!!
Cheri Randolph
Hi Mark, Glad that you enjoyed this one. It is located in the Palm Springs Air Museum (where I took the other WWII Plane photos) I have never been to WI, but my aunt just moved there, and I may be visiting in the future.
Cheri Randolph
Marcie, thanks for your generous comment. I hadn't thought about how appropriate this image is for that reminder as the date for Memorial Day draws near.
Tap On Photo
Wow! Love this Gal! Thank you for reminding all to remember our Women and Men of the Armed Services. Marcie Tap on Photo
Steven Milner
Another beautiful capture, well done, your talented eye and creative processing is superb!!! V/F
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