During World War II, aircraft nose art was more than decoration - it was identity, morale, and memory. Each painted plane carried stories of courage, humor, and heartbreak. In this episode, we ...

This 1943 photo shows 10 of the 11 members of the crew of the World War II B-24 bomber, Heaven Can Wait, that went down in the waters of Hansa Bay, Papua New Guinea in 1944, including Staff Sgt ...

Though nose art endured for a few decades, in the latter half of the 20th century, military units increasingly transitioned from personalized paintings on aircraft to a more standardized approach.

As the World War II bomber Heaven Can Wait was hit by enemy fire off the Pacific island of New Guinea on March 11, 1944, the co-pilot managed a final salute to flyers in an adjacent plane before ...

For 60 years, a World War II-era B-17 Flying Fortress sat atop an Oregon service station, serving as a canopy for customers stopping to refuel. ... Art Lacey died in 2000, but the aircraft, ...

Lost flag belonging to Bay Area man shot down in WWII returned to family 01:50. As the World War II bomber "Heaven Can Wait" was hit by enemy fire off the Pacific island of New Guinea on March 11 ...

A Lancaster bomber was one of the most dangerous places to be in WW2. Find out if you would have what it takes to be part of the crew.

The U.S. Army Air Corps A-2 flight jacket was among the most iconic and treasured items of military apparel ever issued to American military personnel during World War II. Based upon “Bomber ...

A missing World War II bomber plane has been found 80 years after being lost over the Pacific Ocean. The plane was discovered toward the end of last year in the waters off the coast of Gasmata in ...

Nose art on the Madras Maiden B-17. ... The Madras Maiden, a restored World War II-era B-17 bomber, will be available for flights and tours Saturday at the Council Bluffs Municipal Airport.