Heritage, Fall 2005 Page: 33
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Texas is blessed with a rich history, and it is celebrated in the collections and
archives of museums across the state. In this special section of HERITAGE
magazine, we invite Texas museums to search their collections and archives
for images of a person or an artifact that best represents their community (or
area's) unique history. All museums are welcome to participate. For more
information, call THF at 512-453-2154.American Airpower Heritage Museum, Midland, Texas
9600 Wright Drive, Midland, TX 79711-2000
Of the 100,000 artifacts at the American Airpower Heritage Museum, 33 are precious original nose art panels that represent
the artistic expressions of young men at war. These were men who, as a combat crew on a World War II bomber, lived
through battle together, survived as a group, or went down together. These men rallied around their airplanes and their nose
art-a colorful expression of esprit de corps during difficult times.
Today, the American Airpower Heritage Museum in Midland, is proud to own the world's largest collection of authentic
aviation nose art. The collection, affectionately known as The Girls, is a lasting memorial to the bomber crews who flew
the aircraft, to the artists who painted the nose art, and to those in Hollywood and the graphic illustration industry who first
inspired the art. These pieces are part of a priceless collection that are reminders of the homesick flyboys who left everything
behind-their girlfriends, favorite movie stars, and pinups.
Aviation nose art preserves the memories of a generation that personified great patriotism and courage, juxtaposed with
personal loss and national victory. Visit the American Airpower Heritage Museum's website at www.airpowermuseum.org or
contact the group at 432-563-1000.HERITAGE E FALL 2005
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