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1092.25 B-17G Sentimental Journey nose art cockpit, port side

1092.25 B-17G Sentimental Journey nose art cockpit, port side

Nose art on "Sentimental Journey" features Betty Grable, whose iconic image smiling coyly over her shoulder in swimsuit and pumps, became the number-one pin-up of the World War II. It was a photographic masterpiece by Frank Powolny, who emphasized Grable's beautiful legs. According to hosiery specialists of the era, she sported a 18.5-inch thighs, 12-inch calves, and 7.5-inch ankles. Grable was noted for having the most beautiful legs in Hollywood and studio publicity widely dispersed photos featuring them. They were insured for a million dollars at the Lloyds of London. Throughout the 40s, Grable was the highest-paid female star in Hollywood, receiving $300,000 a year. One in every five American servicemen during the war owned this picture of Betty Grable.