Todays nose art has become the rule and not the exception throughout the bomber and tanker fores of Strategic Air Command, and although Tactical Air Command frowns on non-standard markings of any sort, several TAC gained Air National Guard units have artwork on their aircraft. Tradition plays a large part in modem nose art. As shown in Randy Walkers new book cartoons and sexy ladies have returned. Names like "Memphis Belle," "Chow Hound" and "Maid in the USA," that once went to war on B-17s and B-24s are now carried by B-52s and FB-111s, as well as many other modem aircraft. This modem nose...
Todays nose art has become the rule and not the exception throughout the bomber and tanker fores of Strategic Air Command, and although Tactical Air C...
One of the world’ s most well-known and respected athletes, Roger Federer has had a career that ranks among the most celebrated and successful in all of tennis history. This entertaining and illuminating chronicle of Federer’ s trophy-laden journey is unique for its day-by-day format: every day of the calendar year is presented with a corresponding bit of fact, trivia, or an anniversary, including hallmark victories, statistics, quirky happenings, and quotations. Fans of a player widely considered the greatest of all time as well as sports fans in general will get...
One of the world’ s most well-known and respected athletes, Roger Federer has had a career that ranks among the most celebrated and succ...