Paint Locker Magic; a history of Naval Aviation Nose Art

billtate · **Posted:** Fri Jun 20, 2014 11:09 am

It looks as if the book I have been working on since 1994 is going to be published. Many member of WIX have given myself and Jim Meehan support and assistance in compiling the photos and information dealing with this subject. The book deals only with US Navy and USMC aircraft and includes a list of over 2000 aircraft. Thanks for your encouragement and assistance.

http://www.amazon.com/Paint-Locker-Magi ... cker+magic

hercules130 · **Posted:** Fri Jun 20, 2014 10:14 pm

Thats great news Bill, congratulations. Thanks for sharing these two great shots.

God bless,

Gary

billtate · **Posted:** Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:39 am

Thanks Gray, take care.

Lynn Allen · **Posted:** Sun Jun 22, 2014 12:03 pm

Great news Bill and congrats. Do you plan to allow it to be released in Kindle? What is the politics involved in doing so??

Lynn

Robbie Stuart · **Posted:** Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:30 am

Great news Bill! Looking forward to getting a copy. :drink3:

Robbie

billtate · **Posted:** Mon Jun 23, 2014 11:10 am

Thanks Robbie and Lynn for the kind words.

Lynn, as of yet there are no plans to release the book for the eReader market. There might be some political correctness question about some of the pictures and off color remarks but at this stage Fonthill has only a limited printing. I do know that Naval Institute Press would not touch it.

billtate · **Posted:** Mon Jul 07, 2014 10:59 am

Sorry, I inadvertently loss the pictures I posted from "Paint Locker Magic", so I am re-posting them. Cheers Bill

billtate · **Posted:** Sat Nov 21, 2015 5:49 pm

Finally after over 20 years of hard work my book was published. "Paint Locker Magic" is the story of Naval Aviation's special markings and nose art.
Myself and Jim Meehan have researched archives and interviewed many veterans to collect the material for this book. I think some of youall will find this interesting. Many thanks to Ronnie Olsthoorn, Jay Slater, and Fonthill Media for their help on this project. The book will also be available on E-book; Kindle, and Nook. You can find more details on these websites:
http://fonthillmedia.com/Paint-Locker-Magic,
https://www.bookdepository.com/Paint-Lo ... 1625450418,
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/paint-l ... 1119628519,
http://www.militarybookclub.com/paint-locker-magic.html

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... =3&theater

WacoOne · **Posted:** Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:01 am

Great news, Bill. The success is much deserved for all your hard work and patience.

Bill

billtate · **Posted:** Sun Nov 22, 2015 8:59 pm

Thanks Waco One for the encouragement.

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