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 ...

The Germans primarily painted spirals on the nosecones of the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and the Focke-Wulf Fw 190, two of the best German fighter planes of WW2. The spirals worked well to promote safety.

An airplane is a vehicle for transporting passengers, but for Hollywood, it’s a conduit for a good story. There’s something about setting a movie 30,000 feet in the air that facilitates action.