Aces In Action Journal
Gillespie Field - San Diego, CA
Gillespie Field Annex in San Diego - this hidden gem is brimming with aircraft in various states of restoration. A must see for any aviation enthusiast!
Jet Combat Pioneer, the story behind "America's First Jet Ace"
This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder commemorates Triple Ace James "Jabby" Jabara during the Korean War where he earned the distinction of America's First Jet Ace.
Took me by surprise at first - a Spitfire movie prop from "Dunkirk". I knew something was up when I noticed the horizontal stabilizer and elevator were fused together in fiberglass. This prop was used in the 'float' scenes from...
Visited the crown jewel at Planes of Fame in Chino, CA - the most completey restoredand flying Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero. I happened to be there while a visiting A6M3 Zero was in the back of another hangar, and discovered another...
Bf 109E - Preserved in Time & Sitting in California
Bf 109 E-7 from Planes of Fame-Chino, CA. Her DB 601 engine is removed and restoration is commencing. Since the aircraft is owned by a 3rd party, the timetable for the rest of the restoration is still in development, but...
It's an honor when pilots in the warbird community notice your work and make it their own. Big thanks to Craig S. for including my work in your hangar!
Victory in the Skies, the story behind "The Prowl of Jutta"
This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts Focke-Wulf FW 190 Aces, Josef "Pips" Priller, one of the highest scoring Fw 190 aces of World War II.
Ambush in the Skies, the story behind "Operation Vengeance"
This art piece captures two pivotal moments in World War II aviation history: the ambush of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's Betty bombers by P-38G Lightnings, led by Lt. Rex Barber on 18 April 1943, and the enduring legacy of the P-38 Lightning, with relics recovered decades later, symbolizing the resilience and valor of the men and aircraft that shaped these events.
Stuka Aluminum JU-87 B1 W. Nr. 5611
I tracked down a suitably large piece of Stuka aluminum for the project "Eagle of the Eastern Front". This panel comes from the port wing (underside) and still contains a 90% of the original RLM 76 (Light Blue) paint. The panel...