Aviation, WWII enthusiasts scramble to save nose art
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — They were “the girls,” iconic images of wives, girlfriends, movie stars and pinups that graced the noses of fighter planes, bombers and other military aircraft during World War II. They had names like “Little Bit O’Heaven,” “Lady Luck,” “Sleepy Time Gal” and “Lassie, I’m Home.”
Jo Condra of Springdale, now 94, was one of those girls.
Condra was surprised 67 years ago to...
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