The Snapshots in Time Collection
Nose Art and Mission Tally, A-20 Havoc "Little Joe," 312th Bombardment Group, 5th Air Force, WWII Pacific Theater
Named 'Little Joe,' this Douglas A-20 Havoc of the 312th Bombardment Group wears a mission tally of dozens of bomb symbols on its nose, evidence of extensive combat service with the Fifth Air Force in the Southwest Pacific. Nose art like this personalized aircraft for their crews, turning machines of war into symbols of unit pride and survival. Project: 218268