Description

"American Evolution" by Artist Craig Tinder

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates the evolution of 30 years between two of America's front line air superiority fighters - the P-51 Mustang and F-16 Fighting Falcon.

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Commissioned by Museums, Treasured by Collectors

This item is handmade by artist, Craig Tinder. Available to ship worldwide!

Relic - Known History

P-51 Mustang fuselage panel and F-16 access door - pieces of these relics are included in each "American Evolution" limited edition print

This particular fragment of a P-51D-25-NA Mustang came from the fuselage panel of aircraft 44-73990 (Construction No. 122-40530). Built in 1944, it initially served with the US Army Air Force before being transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1951.

After changing hands several times, the aircraft eventually joined the air racing circuit under the name "Pigeon Chaser." It was flown by the legendary R.A. "Bob" Hoover as the pace plane for the 1971 Cape May National Air Races.P-51D Mustang 44-73990 Air Racer "Pigeon Chaser"

From 2000 to 2015, the aircraft underwent extensive restoration and is now painted in the livery of "Alabama Rammer Jammer," representing the 353rd Fighter Group, the same unit featured in the artwork.P-51D Mustang 44-73990 "Alabama Rammer Jammer"

The F-16 Fighting Falcon relic originates from F-16 84-1320 and was removed from an access door 3202 from the hydraulic system located under the starboard wing.

This relic comes from an avionics panel of F-16D 84-1320, an aircraft previously flown by the New Jersey Air National Guard. The aircraft was later released as surplus after being involved in a mid-air collision with another jet. Following the accident, the F-16D crashed into the ocean, resulting in the light corrosion visible on the panel. Fortunately, all crew members from both jets safely ejected and survived the incident.

Triple Victory - F-16 Fighter Aviation Art-Art Print-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig TinderAvionic panel from F-16 Viper 84-1320

Triple Victory - F-16 Fighter Aviation Art-Art Print-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig TinderUnderside of relic from F-16 Viper 84-1320

Print Size Details

Choose from 4 Different Types of Prints:

A) Canvas WITH RELIC - 18" x 12" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm) - ONLY 30 Prints

*Add a Wood Frame to the 18" x 12" Canvas WITH RELIC ($80 value!)

B) Framed Canvas WITH RELIC - 30" x 20" (76.2 cm x 45.7 cm) - ONLY 20 Prints

C) Paper Print - 18" x 12" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm) - Relic Not Included

D) Paper Print - 24" x 16" (60.9 cm x 40.6 cm) - Relic Not Included

Each canvas art print is ready-to-hang and those ordered with frames include a solid, 2" thick, black-stained wood frame.  As an added touch, each canvas art piece is hand-signed by artist Craig Tinder and includes a metallic, Certificate of Authenticity for added provenance and collectibility.

Fine Art Paper Print (Options C & D) - Relic Not Included:

Each Fine Art Print is printed on archival presentation-quality, 260 GSM / 10 Mil, photographic paper created using the highest quality inks and archival techniques. Photographs do not do this paper substrate justice as it practically "glows" on the wall. Note: Relic is not included with Fine Art Paper Prints.

This item is handmade by artist, Craig Tinder. Available to ship worldwide!

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