The Stories Behind the Artwork

Aces In Action Journal

Restoring History, the story behind "Old Glory"

Restoring History, the story behind "Old Glory"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder commemorates the crew members of the 310th Bombardment Group along with their B-25 Mitchells and includes a one-of-a-kind relic. This art piece was created in conjunction with the team at Hangar 743 and the Prescott foundation who are currently restoring the flying warbird, "Old Glory".

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Shark Mouthed Warrior , the story behind "Old Exterminator"

Shark Mouthed Warrior , the story behind "Old Exterminator"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates the determined stance of "Old Exterminator" - the shark-toothed mouth of Col. Robert Scott's venerable P-40E Warhawk from the famed Flying Tigers.  

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Aleutian Guard - "Alaskan Tigers" P-40 Warhawk Relic Art

Aleutian Guard, the story behind "Alaskan Tigers"

This Fine Art Print by Craig Tinder depicts General Chennault's son, Col. John 'Jack' Chennault protecting the Aleutian Islands from Japanese invasion.

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Letters from Home, the story behind "Hurry Home Honey"

Letters from Home, the story behind "Hurry Home Honey"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder commemorates the pilot Maj. "Pete" Peterson and includes a one-of-a-kind relic.

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Chasing the Sound Barrier, the story behind "Untouchable Pursuit"

Chasing the Sound Barrier, the story behind "Untouchable Pursuit"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder showcases Luftwaffe Pilot Hans Mutke in a fleeing attempt to escape USAAF P-51D Mustangs. In a controversial claim, Mutke claimed to be the first man to break the sound barrier in his Me-262. 

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Stuka Assault, the story behind "Eagle of the Eastern Front"

Stuka Assault, the story behind "Eagle of the Eastern Front"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates the initiation of a tank strafing run by the Luftwaffe's most decorated servicemen - Hans-Ulrich Rudel in one of his many Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive bombers. 

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Heroes and Foes - "Commander's Oversight" Hawker Hurricane Relic Art

Heroes and Foes, the story behind "Commander's Oversight"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder pays homage to famed RAF officer and Hawker Hurricane pilot, Douglas Bader. This print includes a one-of-a-kind and very RARE Hawker Hurricane relic as well as his foe - a downed Heinkel He 111 bomber. 

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Escorting History - "Dusk Patrol" P-51D Mustang Relic Art

Escorting History, the story behind "Dusk Patrol"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder commemorates the pilots of the Eighth Air Force's 353rd Fighter Group and includes an actual P-51D Mustang relic.

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Ace Over England - "Invaders Across the Channel" Messerschmitt Bf 109 Relic Art

Ace Over England, the story behind "Invaders Across the Channel"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts Messerschmitt Bf 109E Luftwaffe Ace, Adolf Galland, and his wingman crossing into English airspace during the "Luftcschlacht Um England" - The Battle of Britain.  

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