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"Silent Strike of the Midnight Hammer" by Artist Craig Tinder

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates B2-2 Spirit stealth bombers on 22 June 2025 during the strike on the nuclear facilities in Iran.

The Story Behind the Print:

In the early hours of June 22, 2025, over 125 U.S. military aircraft took part in a coordinated operation codenamed Midnight Hammer. The mission focused on three high-priority nuclear facilities in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. At the center of the strike were seven B-2 Spirit stealth bombers tasked with delivering fourteen 30,000-pound GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, also known as "bunker busters."

The B-2 bombers took off from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, home to the entire fleet of these advanced stealth aircraft. Located just south of Knob Noster, Whiteman is the headquarters of the 509th Bomb Wing, part of the Air Force Global Strike Command. The base has a long history, dating back to its origins as Sedalia Army Airfield in 1942, when it was used for glider training during World War II.

The B-2s flew east for 18 hours under minimal communications, reaching their targets in the early morning. The bombs began dropping at 2:10 a.m. in a precision operation designed to neutralize deeply buried and fortified targets. Whiteman’s legacy as a key strategic base was once again on display, as its bombers carried out one of the most significant air strikes in recent history.

This commemorative art piece was initiated on June 23, 2025—the next morning after the Midnight Hammer operation—while details of the mission were still unfolding. It captures a pivotal moment in real time, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of history as it happens. With global tensions high and events still making headlines, this artwork serves as a powerful reminder of the precision and strength behind modern deterrence. Now is the perfect time to add this limited-edition piece to your collection.

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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

Commencing on 23 June 2025 - Artist Craig Tinder began preliminary sketches of this mission. Pre-Orders are now available for relic canvases and paper prints are currently available of this monumental mission.

Each canvas in the Silent Strike of the Midnight Hammer series includes an authentic U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) patch — a symbol of America’s long-range strike and nuclear deterrence capabilities. Established in 2009, FGSC oversees the nation’s entire bomber fleet, including the B-2 Spirit, and three intercontinental ballistic missile wings. This command plays a critical role in safeguarding global security by maintaining constant readiness and delivering decisive power when needed.

The patch itself reflects AFGSC’s proud heritage and mission. Its bold colors of ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow stand for the sky and excellence, while the globe and wings emphasize worldwide reach and historical roots in the Army Air Corps. A five-pointed star with a red disc at its center honors the sacrifice of Airmen past and present, and the lightning bolts evoke the swift, overwhelming power the command is prepared to unleash if deterrence fails. This relic serves as a striking reminder of the quiet strength that underpins global peace.

The patch featured in this piece comes directly from approved U.S. military suppliers, offering a genuine and tangible link to the command structure behind America’s most elite aerial forces.

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