Aircraft Nose Art: 80 Years of Aviation Artwork showcases a vibrant and comprehensive visual history of aircraft nose art from the earliest days of aviation to the modern era. Featuring over 300 colour and black-and-white photographs, it explores the evolution, design, and cultural significance of the art that adorned military aircraft around the world. The book includes detailed captions, historical context, and commentary on major aircraft and squadrons, making it an essential resource for aviation historians and enthusiasts. Aircraft Nose Art: 80 Years of Aviation Artwork offers a richly illustrated chronological survey of nose art traditions, beginning with the rudimentary motifs of World War I, through the iconic pin-ups of World War II, and into the bold emblems of Cold War and modern military jets. J.P. Wood combines visual documentation with analytical narratives that examine how nose art reflected squadron identity, morale, and cultural trends. With meticulous attention to provenance, each image is contextualised within its technological, socio-military, and artistic frameworks. The work contributes to aviation art scholarship by transforming popular visual material into a structured historical artefact study, bridging gaps between art history, military cultural studies, and historiography.