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Today's pinup features Erin in this US Army Air Force themed pinup! Erin is decked out in AAF gear including a Crusher Cap, ANB-H-1 Headphones, A-8B Oxygen Mask, and a A-2 Jacket.
This pinup is another 'real pinup photo' that I'm posting occasionally throughout the year to remind those who enjoy my pinup work that every pinup you see starts as a studio taken photograph. The uniforms and equipment are real and the models are really in the studio. I prefer the vintage style processing in the finished product over just having a real studio photograph as it's unique. There's a bazillion pinup photographers out there who shoot and post pinup shots looking crisp, clear, and modern day looking. It's a similar pinup style you can see just about everywhere. That being said, some people might occasionally like a 'real' photo without the vintage effect added to remind them that these are all real models shot in the studio.
Did you know you can order many of the pinups you see posted on here? Check out the Dietz Dolls online store where you can find military pinups, classic pinups, the propaganda pinup poster series, and lots more in sizes ranging from 8x10 prints to 24x36 posters! www.dietzdolls.com/catalog
Model: Erin
Photographer: Britt Dietz
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Today's airbrushed style pinup photo features Erin in this minimal classic WW2 Army Air Force pinup look. Going back to the roots of the classic 1940's style pinup often featured in magazines such as Esquire or True Magazine, these minimalistic pinups by George Petty and Vargas featured mainly one thing: the pinup. While the gals could have some props like telephones, household items, etc; these pinups were the classic masterpieces that defined the pinup era. These pinups were the source for thousands of nose art paintings on World War 2 aircraft. Here Erin is wearing authentic WW2 bomber crew gear including a B-6 Flight Helmet, ANB-H-1 Headphones, AN6530 Goggles, early A-8B Oxygen Mask, T-30 Throat Mic, early B-3 Mae West Life Jacket, A-2 Flight Jacket, AN6513 Parachute Harness, and early AN6513-1 Parachute Pack. Behind her is a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress.
Did you know you can order many of the pinups you see posted on here? Check out the Dietz Dolls online store where you can find military pinups, classic pinups, the propaganda pinup poster series, and lots more in sizes ranging from 8x10 prints to 24x36 posters! www.dietzdolls.com/catalog
Model: Erin
Photographer: Britt Dietz
Online Pinup Print and Poster Store: www.dietzdolls.com/catalog
© Dietz Dolls Vintage Pinup Photography: www.dietzdolls.com
Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/DietzPinupPhotography
The back of an a2 jacket I painted based on a 91st BG plane name 'Incendiary Blonde'. To see how this was painted (on a budget) go to a2jacketnoseart.blogspot.com
This jacket I painted was based on the model Betty Page and worked well as bomber nose art. For more info on the artwork go to "http://a2jacketnoseart.blogspot.com"
Hellraiser jacket worn at the war and peace show 09. To see an example of how I painted an A2 go a2jacketnoseart.blogspot.com
Image of a commissioned A2 jacket.
If you want to see more and how these were painted on a buget, go to;
a2jacket@googlemail.com
Today's airbrushed style pinup photo features Stilletta on her first day as a pilot for the Air Transport Command of the US Army Air Forces. Arriving at Station AAF-466 (RAF Membury), Stilletta is ready to tackle the big C-47/C-53 transport aircraft to carry paratroopers and supplies deep into enemy lines. Wearing her trusty A-2 jacket and a 45 gun, she's ready to hop into the cockpit and take the fight closer to Germany!
Did you know you can order many of the pinups you see posted on here? Check out the Dietz Dolls online store where you can find military pinups, classic pinups, the propaganda pinup poster series, and lots more in sizes ranging from 8x10 prints to 24x36 posters! www.dietzdolls.com/catalog
Model: Stilletta
Photographer: Britt Dietz
Online Pinup Print and Poster Store: www.dietzdolls.com/catalog
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Chinese American Composite Wing was assigned to the 14th Air Force, China Burma India (CBI) Theatre in World War2.
This a A2 leather flight jacket themed to honor those airmen.
Art jacket to honor Navy Ace, Randy "Duke" Cunningham, of VF-84 "Jolly Rogers".
Cunningham was one of the two pilots who achieved American Ace status in Vietnam.
Yes, i know this should have been done on the back of a Navy G-1 Jacket. This was just a design exercise, if I were to paint it, it would be on a Navy G-1.
Chinese American Composite Wing was assigned to the 14th Air Force, China Burma India (CBI) Theatre in World War2.
This a A2 leather flight jacket themed to honor those airmen.
Hand painted artwork of Incendiary Blonde.
Based on the name of a 91st BG fortress.
To see how this was done, go to a2jacketnoseart.blogspot.com
Chinese American Composite Wing was assigned to the 14th Air Force, China Burma India (CBI) Theatre in World War2.
This a A2 leather flight jacket themed to honor those airmen.
Interpretation of WW2 A-2 flight jacket updated to Korean War fighter group, showing 5 MIG-15 kills.
March Field Air Museum
A-2 Jackets
1941-1945
"Taking note of some of the strange and wonderful designs that have been etched onto field jackets and fatigues, the War Department has directed that the practice be discontinued immediately."
-War Department, 1944
A symbol of status, a record of accomplishments and a visible expression of pride in your unit, crew and aircraft the A-2 Flying Jacket has been a treasured possession of aviators since its introduction in 1931.
Issued after the completion of flight training the brown leather jackets, often adorned with bright, colorful and frequently risqué unit insignia and affectionately hand-painted depictions of aircraft nose art, served as a public statement of courage, recording the number of missions flown and enemy fighters destroyed.
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum
Although there was standard issue fight gear, there was not a standardized fight suit during World War rather, American airmen mixed and matched the gear they were issued to meet their individual needs and tastes Each airman had the common goal to survive the extreme conditions of flying at high altitudes, so they often wore several layers of clothing. Many American flyers started their layering with a set of coveralls like the A-4 fight suit, which they wore over their regular uniforms. Suits like these were made of a variety of materials like gabardine, cotton khaki, poplin, and Byrd cloth.
Then, on top of the coveralls, flyers wore flight jackets and trousers. The A-2 fight jacket is one of the most recognizable pieces of flight gear from World War II. It was originally made of seal-brown horsehide, but as the war and demand progressed, the color and materials varied. While the A-2 provided the protection needed for high altitude fight during the summer, the B-3 winter flying jacket was used to keep airmen warm during the winter. The B-3 was made of seal-brown sheep shearling, making it much warmer. Finally, airmen wore flying trousers over their uniform and coveralls to protect her lower halves during flights. Like the flying jackets, the trousers were made of leather and lined with wool. It is difficult to imagine flying an aircraft while wearing several layers of clothing, but it was vital to the survival of American airmen during World War II to layer up.
I love fedoras and A-2 military jackets. A-2's were designed for pilots before WWII, and they make perfect driving garments. Driving in the NY metropolitan area can sometimes be like flying a WWII fighter plane ;) Fedoras however do not fit our modern day society; but then neither do I, so we have that in common.
March Field Air Museum
A-2 Jackets
1941-1945
"Taking note of some of the strange and wonderful designs that have been etched onto field jackets and fatigues, the War Department has directed that the practice be discontinued immediately."
-War Department, 1944
A symbol of status, a record of accomplishments and a visible expression of pride in your unit, crew and aircraft the A-2 Flying Jacket has been a treasured possession of aviators since its introduction in 1931.
Issued after the completion of flight training the brown leather jackets, often adorned with bright, colorful and frequently risqué unit insignia and affectionately hand-painted depictions of aircraft nose art, served as a public statement of courage, recording the number of missions flown and enemy fighters destroyed.