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Description

"Dusk Patrol" by Artist Craig Tinder

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.

The Story Behind the Print:

This art piece captures a pair of P-51D Mustangs from the renowned 352nd Fighter Squadron, 353rd Fighter Group, of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, as they patrol over occupied Europe. Stationed at RAF Raydon in England during World War II, the 353rd Fighter Group played a crucial role in escorting bombers on nearly 450 combat missions and participated in key historical events such as the Battle of Normandy, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge.

The two aircraft depicted in this scene highlight the legacy of the brave pilots who flew these missions, each with a unique story to tell. One of the featured aircraft is Alabama Rammer Jammer, piloted by Arthur C. Cundy Jr., an ace with 7.5 confirmed aerial victories. Cundy hailed from Birmingham, Alabama, and came from a family steeped in military service, with his father a veteran of World War I and his mother, Virginia Key, a recruiting officer and descendant of Francis Scott Key, writer of "The Star-Spangled Banner." On March 11, 1945, while piloting his P-51D Mustang #44-15092, "Alabama Rammer Jammer," Cundy tragically disappeared over the North Sea due to a coolant leak, and his remains were never recovered.

The second aircraft is Double Trouble Two, flown by Lieutenant Colonel William “Wild Bill” Bailey, Deputy Group Commander of the 353rd Fighter Group, known for the distinctive black-and-yellow checkers on its nose and propeller spinner. A seasoned pilot, Bailey flew 186 combat missions over two operational tours, with 32 of those missions in the P-51. His aircraft bore six aerial victory symbols, honoring his success in aerial combat, with three enemy planes destroyed in the air and three more on the ground. Bailey’s Mustang, Double Trouble Two, gained its name after his first aircraft, "Double Trouble," was destroyed in a crash—so named after Bailey left two girlfriends behind in the United States.

This detailed art print offers a tribute to the skill, bravery, and sacrifice of the pilots who flew in the 353rd Fighter Group. With the powerful legacy of Alabama Rammer Jammer and Double Trouble Two, it serves as a testament to the heroism of the 352nd Fighter Squadron and the pivotal role they played in securing victory during WWII.

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Commissioned by Museums, Treasured by Collectors

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

About the Relic & Process

Dusk Patrol - P-51D Mustang Aviation Art-Art Print-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig TinderP-51D Mustang 44-73990 Skin relics from the 15-year restoration

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"

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