The Don Englebreston Collection
Close-Up of P-47 Thunderbolt Nose Art 'Hunter XVI' and Propeller Detail, Air Museum Display
The nose art of 'Hunter XVI,' painted on a restored P-47 Thunderbolt, showcases the personalized artwork that WWII fighter pilots and ground crews often added to their aircraft. Nose art like this boosted morale and gave each aircraft its own identity within a squadron. Project: 219310