Operation Vengeance - P-38 Lightning Aviation Art-Art Print-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

"Operation Vengeance" - Framed Canvas Art with P-38 Lightnings Relic

Operation Vengeance - P-38 Lightning Canvas | INCLUDES: Oil Tank Fragment

$124.99

Print Sizes: A) Canvas WITH RELIC - 18" x 12" - ONLY 30

A) Canvas WITH RELIC - 18" x 12" - ONLY 30
*Canvas WITH RELIC - 18" x 12" WITH WOOD FRAME
B) Framed Canvas WITH RELIC - 30" x 20" - ONLY 20
C) Paper Print - 18" x 12" - NO RELIC
D) Paper Print - 24" x 16" - NO RELIC

Product variants

A) Canvas WITH RELIC - 18" x 12" - ONLY 30

$124.99

Description

"Operation Vengeance" by Artist Craig Tinder

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder commemorates the P-38 Lightnings of the 339th Fighter Squadron who accomplished their mission that fateful day.

The Story Behind the Print:

On 18 April 1943, after flying over 400 miles of open ocean, obscured by the early morning mist, a squadron of P-38G Lightnings from the 339th Fighter Squadron reached a designated intercept point over Bougainville Island. Their mission was to ambush a flight of Japanese Betty bombers. Leading the group was Lt. Rex Barber, piloting his P-38G "Miss Virginia." Their target was no ordinary formation—one of the bombers was transporting Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, the mastermind behind Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor.

The P-38s, utilizing their long-range capabilities, approached undetected. Lt. Barber engaged the Betty bombers, and both aircraft were successfully shot down, killing Yamamoto and key members of his staff. The mission, codenamed "Operation Vengeance," left Japan reeling from the loss of its most skilled naval strategist. Yamamoto’s death dealt a heavy blow to Japanese morale and significantly altered the course of the Pacific War.

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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

This original 1940s oil tank, once a vital component of the legendary Lockheed P-38 Lightning, was recovered in 2020 from an aircraft hangar in Los Angeles, California. Alongside other surplus and unrestorable parts, this tank serves as a tangible reminder of the aircraft’s historical significance. The P-38 was a crucial element of the Allied air forces during World War II, renowned for its speed, versatility, and long-range capabilities. As a multi-role fighter, the P-38 was involved in dogfights, bombing missions, and reconnaissance efforts throughout the war.P-38 Lightning relic included in the "Operation Vengeance" limited edition print

Although unrestored, these components retain the essence of the countless missions flown and the dedicated men who serviced and flew them. Each piece, even after decades of dormancy, speaks to the resilience and ingenuity of the wartime efforts. Operation Vengeance - P-38 Lightning Aviation Art-Art Print-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder Relic fragment included with each canvas art piece

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