Aces In Action Journal

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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!    

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...