The Stories Behind the Artwork
Aces In Action Journal
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...
Luxury Ship, the story behind "Maiden Farewell"
This Limited Edition Fine Art Print autographed by Artist Craig Tinder depicts the luxurious RMS Titanic as she departs Queenstown, Ireland on Thursday, April 11, 1912.
Defenders of Britain, the story behind "Homeland Formation"
This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates the graceful lines of the Supermarine Spitfire as it depicts Wing Commander Robert S. Tuck in flying formation as he prepares his unit for the Battle of Britain.
Wings of Valor, the story behind "Cannon Hit"
This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates Flt. Lt. Eric Stanley Lock of No. 611 Squadron - the highest-scoring Allied pilot during the Battle of B
Homeward Bound with Shady Lady
Finally completed "Homeward Bound". I've been working on this print on and off for nearly three years now and settled on a simpler scene than some of my previous pieces. My goal was to take a break from all of...