Aces In Action Journal

19 August 1812 - USS Constitution met HMS Guerriere in open battle off Nova Scotia. At the time, the Royal Navy dominated the seas, and British Captain James Dacre reportedly predicted he would defeat the American frigate within forty-five minutes. Instead, within half an hour of the engagement,…

This artwork depicts the USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) as she appeared in the late 1970s, showcasing her imposing presence as a conventionally powered supercarrier. At this time, Kitty Hawk was a vital asset in the U.S. Navy, participating in Cold War operations and maintaining a strong presence in the…

This fine art print by artist Craig Tinder captures the pivotal moment during the attack on Yamato, in which SB2C Helldivers of VB-83, from the USS Essex, participated in the sinking of one of the world's largest Super Battleships. What makes this piece truly special is the inclusion of the iconic…

USS Atule (SS-403) was a Balao-class submarine commissioned in 1944 as the U.S. Navy intensified submarine operations against Japan. Although she entered the war relatively late, Atule conducted combat patrols in the Pacific and later continued serving through the early Cold War. Pacific War…

The saga of the German battleships Tirpitz and Bismarck unfolds as an enthralling narrative amidst the chaotic backdrop of World War II naval history. These titanic maritime forces, renowned for their vast dimensions and critical strategic importance, were integral to the Kriegsmarine’s bold naval…

USS Langley (CVL-27) entered World War II as an Independence-class light aircraft carrier and served across the Pacific. In October 1944, she took part in the vast Battle of Leyte Gulf as American naval forces fought to prevent Japan from disrupting the Allied return to the Philippines. Langley at…

USS Atule's wartime service and surviving shipboard material provide the history behind Craig Tinder's Silent Predator, connecting the artwork directly to one of the U.S. Navy's Balao-class submarines.

Old Reliable – HMT Olympic Aviation Art by Artist Craig Tinder 12 May 1918, HMT Olympic, known as “Old Reliable”, was taken out of luxury liner service to provide transatlantic troop transport. Freshly camouflaged and carrying thousands of American Troops, she was the largest ship pressed into…

Cutty Sark became famous as a fast nineteenth-century clipper in the tea and Australian wool trades and survives today as an important example of composite shipbuilding.