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Aces In Action Journal

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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Gillespie Field - San Diego, CA-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

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!    

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Jet Combat Pioneer - "America's First Jet Ace" F-86A Sabre Relic Art

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.

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The Duxford Floater-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

The Duxford Floater

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...

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Ground Zero-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

Ground Zero

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...

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Bf 109E - Preserved in Time & Sitting in California-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

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...

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