Aces In Action Journal

Christmas Eve Mission- "High Tailed Lady" B-17G Flying Fortress Relic Art

Christmas Eve Mission, the story behind "High Tailed Lady"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates the 24 December 1944 mission of the B-17G Flying Fortress "High Tailed Lady" of the 487th Bombardment Group on her way to the target of the Luftwaffe airfield in Babenhausen, Germany. 

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Warbirds Over The Beach Airshow - 2021-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

Warbirds Over The Beach Airshow - 2021

We had record crowds at the Warbirds Over The Beach Airshow this weekend and Jenny and I had a chance to meet some of our most loyal customers IN PERSON finally! Our booth and artwork were very well received and...

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Weather Changer - "Stormy Weather" B-17G Flying Fortress Relic Art

Weather Changer, the story behind "Stormy Weather"

This Limited Edition Fine Art Print autographed by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates the 11 March 1945 mission of B-17G Flying Fortresses on their way to their target in Hamburg, Germany. 

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PANORAMIC Prints Coming Soon!-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

PANORAMIC Prints Coming Soon!

After some new customer requests to go big, Big, BIG, BIGGER - We're going to be offering 12"x36" (31cm x 91") framed canvas prints with relics! However, these are going to be from my Profile (side-view) product line. Big Aviation...

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Happy Battle of Britain Day~-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

Happy Battle of Britain Day~

81 years ago - the 'few' saved a nation in peril. I began this illustration in 2018 with many starts and stops and kept it tucked away until I acquired some Spitfire 'jewelry' to make a relic canvas from. The day...

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James Jabara - An American to Know About-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

James Jabara - An American to Know About

My latest print is finally completed! "America's First Jet Ace" - a tribute to James Jabara of the Korean War. This print was such an inspiration to create as the Korean War (also known as the "Forgotten" Conflict) impacted so...

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P-38 Hydraulic Fluid Tank-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

P-38 Hydraulic Fluid Tank

P-38 Hydraulic Fluid Tank - found item in Los Angeles, California. This tank is housed behind the pilot seat and was used by the hydraulic system when the emergency hydraulics were selected and the fluid was plumbed into the Cockpit Hand Pump...

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B-25 "Old Glory" Fundraiser-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

B-25 "Old Glory" Fundraiser

After completing three large-format paintings of the B-25 "Old Glory" to raise funds for her restoration, the auction turned out to be a great success. Not only was the event spared from the washout weather, but our large-format 40"x30" B-25 Mitchell...

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Hans-Ulrich Rudel - The Most Highly Decorated German Soldier of WWII-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

Hans-Ulrich Rudel - The Most Highly Decorated German Soldier of WWII

Hans-Ulrich Rudel, the most decorated German serviceman of WWII, seeks out his next ground target in the print "Eagle of the Eastern Front". The framed version of this artwork includes an actual piece of wing from a Junker Ju-87 Stuka. ...

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