Buzz Rickson's ‘I Must Be Going To Waist’ 8oz Loopwheeled T-Shirt – Light Green
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Long before nose art became legendary, it began with a simple pin-up clipped from a magazine. Pinned to the wall of a barracks, tucked into a flight log, or carefully painted onto the side of a bomber, these glamorous illustrations became symbols of hope, luck, and a reminder of home for young airmen heading into uncertain skies.
The "I Must Be Going To Waist" T-Shirt by Buzz Rickson's pays tribute to that uniquely American wartime tradition. Featuring artwork by the legendary Gil Elvgren, arguably the most celebrated pin-up illustrator of the 20th century, the playful back print captures the wit and optimism that became synonymous with WWII nose art. Paired with the Fifth Air Force Fighters emblem on the chest, the design evokes the personalized jackets and aircraft that transformed military equipment into deeply personal expressions of identity.
Printed on a sturdy U.S.-made cotton body with seamless tubular construction, the T-Shirt offers the authentic feel of classic American sportswear. To faithfully recreate the original artwork, Buzz Rickson's employs a sophisticated four-color screen-printing process using separate cyan, magenta, yellow, and black plates. The result is remarkable color depth, vintage character, and exceptional durability worthy of the original aviation artwork that inspired it.
More than a graphic T-Shirt, this is a faithful recreation of a fascinating chapter in American military history — where craftsmanship, humor, and courage came together in the skies above the Pacific.
- Buzz Rickson's I Must Be Going To Waist T-Shirt
- BR79707
- Light Green 143
- Regular Fit
- 100% Cotton
- 8oz Tubular Knit (No Side Seams)
- Double Needle Binder Neck
- Gil Elvgren Pin-Up Artwork
- Four-Color Screen Print
- One Wash: Minimal Shrinkage
- Printed in Japan
- Made In USA
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