Messerschmitt Bf 109 - Fighter Sweep Over Kent historical relic artwork by Craig Tinder
Messerschmitt Bf 109 - Fighter Sweep Over Kent historical relic artwork by Craig Tinder
Messerschmitt Bf 109 - Fighter Sweep Over Kent historical relic artwork by Craig Tinder
Fighter Sweep Over Kent - Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4 Aviation Art-Art Print-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder
Messerschmitt Bf 109 - Fighter Sweep Over Kent historical relic artwork by Craig Tinder
Messerschmitt Bf 109 - Fighter Sweep Over Kent historical relic artwork by Craig Tinder
Messerschmitt Bf 109 - Fighter Sweep Over Kent historical relic artwork by Craig Tinder

AUTHENTIC RELIC ARTWORK BY CRAIG TINDER

Messerschmitt Bf 109 - Fighter Sweep Over Kent | INCLUDES: Engine Relic

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Print Sizes
Print Sizes: A) 18"x12" Canvas WITH RELIC

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Authentic historical relic · Signed & numbered by Craig Tinder · Certificate of Authenticity included
STORY BEHIND THE ARTWORK

"Fighter Sweep Over Kent" by Artist Craig Tinder

Now available in two exclusive formats: a 30"x20" Hardwood Framed Canvas Edition - Limited to Only 20 and an 18"x12" Canvas (Framed or Unframed) - Limited to Only 30. Each art piece includes an AUTHENTIC RELIC, Certificate of Authenticity, and is hand-signed by the Artist. Quantities are extremely limited—Once They're Sold Out, They're Gone!

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts 27 November 1940 engagement between Luftwaffe Bf 109s of JG 51 and RAF Spitfires from the 41st and 74th Squadrons.

The Story Behind the Print:

27 November 1940 - Just weeks after the final major air raids of the Battle of Britain, Germany’s Luftwaffe resumed their "Freie Jagd" (Free Hunt) missions over southern England. These fighter sweeps, which allowed German pilots to engage Allied aircraft without the need to protect bombers, were an attempt to reassert control over the skies. On this clear autumn day, at approximately 15:45 hours, Spitfires from the 41st and 74th Squadrons of the Royal Air Force scrambled to intercept the incoming German fighters.

Among the Luftwaffe pilots that day was Gefreiter Joachim Hergesell of 3./JG 51, flying a Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, call sign "Brown 2". As the dogfight escalated in intensity, Hergesell’s aircraft was targeted by an RAF Spitfire. After several minutes of combat, his Messerschmitt sustained a critical hit, leaving him with no choice but to make an emergency landing. Hergesell brought his crippled Bf 109 down at Sarnden Farm near Iden Green, Benenden, Kent. He survived the forced landing and was taken as a prisoner of war by British forces.

This incident occurred during the waning months of the Battle of Britain, a time when the Luftwaffe began to reduce its activity over the UK in favor of shifting resources to other fronts. In the weeks following Hergesell’s crash, the frequency of such engagements declined as the Luftwaffe began repositioning its forces for the upcoming invasion of the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa. This shift marked a turning point in the aerial battles over England, with the RAF solidifying its control of British skies and the Luftwaffe's attention turning eastward.

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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

This relic fragment is from Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, W.Nr. 6218 - known as "Brown 2" piloted by Gefreiter Joachim Hergesell of 3./JG 51. The aircraft took multiple hits on 27 November 1940 and crashed at around 16.00 hrs. Near Iden Green. Much of the airframe remained buried until 1978, when excavation began by the Brenzett Aeronautical Museum. Identifiable components from the airframe, Daimler Benz 601 engine block, radiator, and wiring. From the Brenzett Aeronautical Museum collection. Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, Daimler Benz 601 engine block, radiator, wiring fragments

Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4 W.Nr. 6218 fragments

MATERIAL & DISPLAY

PREMIUM ALUMINUM

Our newest presentation format delivers exceptional color, contrast, and fine detail on a smooth gloss surface. The result has a luminous quality and clarity that is difficult to fully capture in photographs. Framed aluminum editions are finished in a solid black frame for a clean, contemporary presentation.

TRADITIONAL CANVAS

The original Aces In Action presentation features gallery-wrapped canvas, with framed editions presented in our traditional black floater frame. Canvas offers a classic, textured fine-art presentation and remains available on select Relic Artwork editions while inventory lasts.

AVAILABLE SIZES & FORMATS

  • 18" × 12" (45.7 × 30.5 cm) — Premium Aluminum or Canvas; available framed or unframed
  • 30" × 20" (76.2 × 50.8 cm) — Premium Aluminum or Canvas; framed
  • 36" × 12" (91.4 × 30.5 cm) — Panoramic Premium Aluminum or Canvas; framed on select artwork

READY TO HANG

Every Relic Artwork edition arrives ready to hang. Unframed 18" × 12" editions include a rear wall-mount bracket, while framed editions arrive with hanging hardware installed. No additional framing or mounting is required before display.

ABOUT CRAIG TINDER

Craig Tinder is an artist and historical researcher whose work brings significant moments in military and aviation history to life. For more than 20 years, he has combined detailed research with traditional and digital illustration techniques to create historically accurate artwork for collectors, veterans, museums, and historical organizations.

Craig has been commissioned to create artwork, installations, and memorial projects for museums, military organizations, and historical institutions throughout the United States. His work is held in museum and private collections around the world, reflecting a career built around historical accuracy, craftsmanship, and preserving the stories behind the subjects he depicts.

Every Aces In Action artwork is created by Craig Tinder, making Aces In Action the official home of his historical artwork and collectibles.

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SHIPPING & CARE

SHIPPING

Each Relic Artwork edition is individually handcrafted and completed by Craig Tinder. From engraving and assembling the Artifact Dock to preparing the relic, framing the artwork when selected, and completing the final inspection and packaging, every piece is finished specifically for its collector. Please allow additional time for this hands-on process before your artwork ships.

Gift wrapping is available for Relic Artwork, making it ready for presentation upon arrival.

DISPLAY & CARE

All Relic Artwork arrives ready to display. Unframed 18" × 12" editions include a rear wall-mount bracket, while framed editions arrive with hanging hardware installed.

Premium Relic Artwork editions are designed for long-term display. Keep artwork away from prolonged direct sunlight, excessive moisture, and extreme temperature changes. Dust gently with a clean, soft, dry cloth and avoid household cleaners or abrasive materials on the artwork, frame, relic, or Artifact Dock.

THE RELIC ARTWORK EXPERIENCE

Authentic History

Each edition incorporates an authentic historical relic, presented on a custom laser-engraved Artifact Dock with details connecting the artifact to its history.

Handmade by Craig Tinder

Every Relic Artwork edition is assembled in Craig's studio, where it is signed, numbered, crafted, inspected, and prepared for its collector.

Made for Collectors

From the Certificate of Authenticity to the finished presentation, each detail is designed to create a collectible that preserves a tangible connection to history.