It has always been a tradition to paint images on the nose of aircraft. It could include the name of a loved one ,or something popular at the time. The 119th's centered around the unit patch. They would display the pride of the crew chief. Most of the covers were painted locally. They would last until someone decided that it had to be removed. Below is a picture of "SWEET IRENE". She was a slick.
Photo by Mark S Herring
" THE SWAMP RATS." The same patch was worn by the maintance crews. The Gators parked in the swamp at night. And we would look like rats at work. 1970 Ankhe
Photo by Mark S Herring
GRACE. Was a Slick. One of the older birds in the unit.
Photo by Mark S Herring
Photo by Christopher Joscelyn 1969
Photo by Tom Frankenfield 1967
Photo by Waren Smith 155th AHC 65-66
Photo by Waren Smith 155th AHC 65-66
I am looking for any art that you might have. Some where there has to be a Croc. Where are you guys?
