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Sgt Jay Cowan


490th Bomb Group, 851st Bomb Squadron
Eye, England

I have been unable to locate any photo of Jay Cowan.
If any one can provide one or further information on him,
I would be delighted hear from you.

I have not been able to locate any information about Sgt Jay Cowan but he was evidently a highly skilled artist who created several impressive pieces of work all with a highly graphic appearance which suggests that he had some previous art training or experience as a billboard artist. To date five examples of his nose arts have been identified, at least three of them carrying his signature. Whether he completed other examples or perhaps also painted crew men's A2 jackets has yet to be established. Such an accomplished artist must surely have been in great demand. If anyone can provide any knowledge about the man, or any further examples of his work, please share information with me.


© Ray Bowden