Discover the iconic WWII pin-up girls who boosted morale for millions of American servicemen across Europe, the Pacific, and the home front. This collection explores the history of wartime pin-ups, their influence on military culture, and their lasting impact on aviation nose art, posters, calendars, and GI memorabilia. From Betty Grable to classic Vargas girls, explore how these vintage pin-ups became symbols of hope, patriotism, and nostalgia during World War II. Dive into our WWII pin-up gallery to learn the stories behind the artwork that defined an era.
Linda Darnell, was born Monetta Eloyse Darnell, in Dallas, Texas on October 16, 1923. She was one of five children of a post office worker and his wife. A Texas-born beauty, her mother encouraged her to model.
Linda Darnell – Yank Pin Up May 12, 1944 Read More »
Ingrid Bergman was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on August 29, 1915. The woman who would be one of the top stars in Hollywood in the 1940s had decided to become an actress after finishing her formal schooling.
Ingrid Bergman Yank Magazine Pin Up April 28, 1944 Read More »
Little known singer/actress Gale Robbins was a knockout-looking hazel-eyed redhead who made a slight dent in post-war Hollywood.
Gale Robbins Yank Pin Up April 21, 1944 Read More »
Despite being one of the great exotic screen beauties of the early ’40s, Ramsay Ames never broke out of leading roles in B-movies and supporting parts in A-films.
Ramsay Ames Yank Magazine Pin Up April 20, 1945 Read More »
Dorthy Malone was born Dorothy Eloise Maloney in Chicago, Illinois on January 30, 1925. The family moved to Dallas, Texas, where she worked as a child model and began acting in school plays at Ursuline Convent and Highland Park High School.
Dorothy Malone – YANK Pinup Girl – April 13, 1945 Read More »
Virginia Grey was born on March 22, 1917 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of actor Ray Grey – he was one of the Keystone Kops – and director for Mack Sennett and appeared on the silent screen with Mabel Normand, Dorothy Gish and Ben Turpin, among others.
Virginia Grey Hollywood Starlet Read More »
Not much is known about Cindy Garner. She appeared in movies such as “Red Ball Express”, “Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki”, and “Till the End of Time”.
Cindy Garner WWII YANK Pinup Girl April 6th, 1945 Read More »
Carole Landis: The Hollywood Star Who Became WWII’s Most Tireless Patriot Born Frances Lillian Mary Ridste on January 1, 1919, in Fairchild, Wisconsin, Carole Landis lived a life as bright and as brief as a comet. Her legacy, often overshadowed by tragedy, is one that deserves renewed recognition—not just as a glamorous Hollywood actress, but
Carole Landis Yank Magazine Pin Up April 2, 1943 Read More »
Born Opal Jones in Denver, Colorado, Jean Trent came of age as Hollywood and the world moved toward war. Discovered by Alfred Hitchcock in a Los Angeles nightclub, she appeared in wartime films including Saboteur and Arabian Nights, becoming part of the pin-up culture that lifted morale on the home front and overseas. From studio backlots to public protest in 1945, Jean Trent’s story reflects the changing role of women during World War II.
Jean Trent: Hollywood Glamour and YANK Pin Up March 30, 1945 Read More »
Frances Langford was a popular singer and entertainer during the Golden Age of Radio and World War Two.
Frances Langford: WWII USO Entertainer and Pin Up Read More »
