Description

"The CO's Query In Flight" by Artist Craig Tinder

This fine art print by artist Craig Tinder captures the iconic Spitfire Mk IXe MJ730 in action during WWII.

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Commissioned by Museums, Treasured by Collectors

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

The Process

This authentic artifact originated from a segment of the propeller belonging to the British Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXe MJ730. In 2015, the aircraft suffered a propeller tip strike, resulting in significant damage that rendered the propeller beyond repair. Through a collaborative effort with the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Aces In Action, the propeller will be used to support a number of Spitfire art pieces. The propeller, constructed from laminated spruce wood, enhanced with fiberglass, an aluminum edge strip, and a rubberized leading edge, showcases the pinnacle of piston-engine technology.

Slices of MJ730 laminated spruce propeller - note the running bond pattern for strength

Posterior side of MJ730 propeller

Anterior side of MJ730 propeller

Broken tip of MJ730 propeller. Note the rubberized leading edge

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!

Disclaimer

By purchasing from Aces In Action, you acknowledge that the product may vary slightly from the images on our website. We use authentic materials from military vehicles and relics, which may contain potentially hazardous substances. These items are not intended for ingestion, inhalation, or use by children. Aces In Action is an independent company, unaffiliated with or endorsed by any other organizations. All names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only, in accordance with the Lanham Act. Their use does not imply any official endorsement.