The Stories Behind the Artwork

Aces In Action Journal

Victory in the Skies - "Thunderhead of Precision" B-29 Superfortress Relic Art

Victory in the Skies, the story behind "Thunderhead of Precision"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder commemorates the crew members of the 58th Bombardment Wing, 20th Air Force and their final mission of World War II. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes a fragment from an aluminum fuselage panel of a B-29 Superfortress and includes an engraved Certificate of Authenticity. 

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Phantom Ace - "Tampa Zero One" F-4 Phantom II Relic Art

Phantom Ace, the story behind "Tampa Zero One"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder commemorates "Triple Ace", Col. Robin Olds and his double victory on 20 May 1967 during the Vietnam War. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes a fragment from an AIM-7 Sparrow Missle Panel from an F-4 Phantom II and includes an engraved Certificate of Authenticity. 

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Collision Course - "Final Defense of 357" Ki-61 Hein 'Tony' Relic Art

Collision Course, the story behind "Final Defense of 357"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts the Captain Teruhiko Kobayashi of the 244th Sentai in his desparate ramming attack against U.S. B-29 Superfortress bombers. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes a fragment from a Kawasaki Ki-61-IB Hein engine canister and includes an engraved Certificate of Authenticity.

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Wings of Precision - "F/A-18E Super Hornet - US NAVY Blue Angels" Art Print

Wings of Precision, the story behind "F/A-18E Super Hornet - US NAVY Blue Angels"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder commemorates the legacy of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

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American Air Power - "American Evolution" P-51 & F-16 Relic Art

American Air Power, the story behind "American Evolution"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates the evolution of 30 years between two of America's front line air superiority fighters - the P-51 Mustang and F-16 Fighting Falcon. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes a fragment from a P-51 Mustang and F-16 Fighting Falcon and includes an engraved Certificate of Authenticity. 

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America's FIRST Ace - "The First Victory" WWI Nieuport 28c.1 Relic Art

America's FIRST Ace, the story behind "The First Victory"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder honors 2LT Douglas Campbell's first enemy victory in WWI in his Nieuport 28c.1 fighter aircraft. This art piece was created with the support of Hangar 743 and the Collings Foundation through their restoration work of America's oldest airworthy fighter aircraft - Nieuport No. 512 which is restored in the markings of 2LT Douglas Campbell's aircraft. This extremely rare, Limited Edition canvas print includes an original remnant of fabric linen from Nieuport 28c.1 No. 512. 

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Sherman in Battle - "Operation Bluecoat" Sherman Tank Relic Art

Sherman in Battle, the story behind "Operation Bluecoat"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates Shermans of the British 11th Armoured Division gaining the upperhand over units of Germany's 2nd Panzer Division during Operation Bluecoat. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes a piece of steel from a British 11th Amoured Division Sherman Tank. 

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Tuskegee Triumph - "In Support of Varsity" P-51 Relic Art

Tuskegee Triumph, the story behind "In Support of Varsity"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts the Tuskegee Airmen of the 332nd Fighter Group." This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes a fragment from a P-51D Mustang and Certificate of Authenticity. 

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The Final 3 - "The Push Back" Tiger 1 Tank Relic Art

The Final 3, the story behind "The Push Back"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts the final days of Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf.E (Sd Kfz 181) Tiger Tanks of Panzer-Abteilung (FkI) 301. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes a very rare fragment from an engine storage tank from one of the last three Tiger tanks from Panzer-Abteilung 301. 

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