Beach City Baby - C-53 Skytrooper Canvas | INCLUDES: Fuselage Relic

"Beach City Baby" by Artist Craig Tinder

This fine art print by artist Craig Tinder depicts C-53-DO Skytrooper 41-20095 soaring past the Great Pyramids of Egypt during her service in North Africa. This Limited Edition canvas series includes an original relic from the aircraft supplied by Vintage Wings, Inc. 

The Story Behind the Print

November 1942, C-53-DO Skytrooper, serial number 41-20095, soars over the great pyramids of Egypt during her service in the North African campaign. At this pivotal time, the aircraft was transporting troops and wounded soldiers, playing a vital role in the Allied efforts across North Africa, Sicily, and Italy.

Prior to her time in North Africa, 41-20095 had already helped pioneer the North Atlantic ferry routes to England, aiding in the establishment of crucial supply lines. After the war, this versatile aircraft transitioned to civilian life, flying for Danish Airlines as the "Gorm Viking" and later becoming "Buckeye One," the official transport for Ohio’s governor.

Today, after decades of transformation, neglect, and a remarkable restoration effort, 41-20095, renamed "Beach City Baby," has been returned to flying status, continuing to serve as a living piece of aviation history.

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Commissioned by Museums, Treasured by Collectors

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