Shooting Star - F-104 Starfighter Aviation Art

"Shooting Star" by Artist Craig Tinder

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts the F-104 Starfighter, a high performance supersonic air superiority fighter that flew as a frontline fighter around the world for nearly five decades. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes a fragment from a cockpit map & data case from an F-104 Starfighter and includes an engraved Certificate of Authenticity. 

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

Canvas WITH RELIC (Option A):

Medium 18" x 12" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm) gallery-wrapped canvas print (unframed) comes ready-to-hang and includes an embedded fragment from an F-104 Starfighter mounted on a beautifully engraved metallic data plate which outlines the details of the print and relic for all viewers to study. 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.

*Prefer a solid wood frame with your 18" x 12" Canvas with Relic? You can now add one and save ($80 value)!

Framed Canvas WITH RELIC (Option B):

Large 30" x 20" (76.2 cm x 45.7 cm) gallery-wrapped canvas print comes ready-to-hang with a solid, 2" Black stained wood frame and includes an embedded fragment from an F-104 Starfighter mounted on a beautifully engraved metallic data plate which outlines the details of the print and relic for all viewers to study. 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.

Each Limited Edition Framed Canvas Print is signed and hand-crafted by Artist Craig Tinder using the highest quality materials and archival techniques. Each piece of artwork is created on-demand and typically takes 1-2 weeks for delivery.  

Details About the RELIC:

This relic fragment was removed from an F-104 map and data case located in the cockpit of the aircraft. Although the specific aircraft this artifact originates from is unknown, this panel was salvaged before the aircraft was retired - from the E. Bowers Collection.

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.

The Story Behind the Print:

Climbing high above George Air Force Base, Col. Donald Wolf of the 434th Tactical Fighter Squadron, known as the "Red Devils," aims his F-104C towards the heavens on an early October morning in 1958.

Known as the "missile with a man in it," the F-104 Starfighter was a high-performance supersonic air superiority fighter capable of high speeds and climb rates. Designed around a General Electric J79 tubojet engine, the aircraft was able to sustain Mach 2 flight. Although the F-104 set many world speed and altitude records throughout its service, it was considered to be a demanding aircraft to fly. The F-104 was exported to over 15 air forces worldwide and was in active service with Italy until 2004.

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