The Stories Behind the Artwork
Aces In Action Journal
Military Vehicle and Collectibles Show - Denton, NC
If you enjoy military history, collect military relics, or just want to have a patriotic weekend, make sure to visit the Military Vehicle and Collectibles Show in Denton, NC next year!We made many new friends and customers this year and...
Cargo Legacy, the story behind "Over the Hump"
This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts the early years depicts C-47 cargo aircraft flying a perilous mission through the Himalayan Mountains - known as "the hump." This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes a fragment from a C-47 Skytrain and Certificate of Authenticity.
Pacific Skies, the story behind "Tainan Kokutai"
This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts the early years depicts FP01c Saburo Sakai from the Tainan Kaigun Kokutai on 7 August 1942. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes an extremely rare piece of wing aluminum skin from a Mitusbishi A6M2 Model 21 Zero from the same Sakai's same unit, Tainan Kokutai, that was recovered in the 1980s from Vunakanau Airfield Rabaul West in Papua New Guinea.
Wolfpack Survivor, the story behind "Red Devil"
This limited edition fine art canvas includes a rare fragment of a WWII German Naval Battle Flag that flew at a U-boat base. The artwork depicts the German U-boat U-552 from World War II. Commanded by Erich Topp, U-552 was launched in 1940 and became one of the few German U-boats to survive the war. In 1945, the vessel was scuttled off the coast to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.
Pappy Boyington's Legacy, the story behind "Black Sheep Squadron"
This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder honors the men and machines of the famed Black Sheep Squadron, led by none other than Gregory "Pappy" Boyington. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes an actual fragment from the aluminum wing skin of a Corsair.
Wings of the Jolly Rogers, the story behind "Fear the Bones"
This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder honors the crews of the Fighting VF-84 "Jolly Rogers" Fighter Squadron who flew the F-14A Tomcat in the 1970s-1980s. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes an actual fragment from an F-14A Afterburner.
Old Glory - American Lager Now Available!
In conjunction with The Prescott Foundation at Hangar 743 in Albany, NY and Indian Ladder Farms Cider and Brewery in Altamont, NY, Aces In Action was asked to help supply the artwork for their limited edition craft beer, "Old Glory...
Road Warriors, the story behind "M998 HMMWV"
This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts the revered High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) or better known as the 'Humvee'. A highly versatile combat service vehicle, the M998 configuration replaced the aging M151 series Jeeps in 1989. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes an actual fragment from a veteran HMMWV.
The Sparks of Titanium - Conservation in Relic Artwork
The Sparks of Titanium I get asked a lot about the steps I take in creating one of my unique relic art pieces. Depending upon the type, condition, and material the relic originates from dictates the method in which it...