Night Mission was a B-24 in the 7th AF. She flew a lot missions against Japan, but never flew a night mission.
The nose art is based on an Alberto Vargas illustration that appeared in Esquire Magazine.
Photo courtesy of Len Meranasio who flew on Night Mission. He is standing in the center of the back row.
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Night Mission 3 is how I might have done it had I been asked to do the Nose Art.

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