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"The Last of the First" - Memphis Belle Framed Canvas Art with Original Relic by Artist Craig Tinder

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This framed, limited edition Canvas Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates the historic take-off on 19 May 1943 when the famous B-17F Flying Fortress 41-24485 "Memphis Belle" departed on her 25th and final mission. 

Each canvas print comes ready to hang with a solid, 2" black stained wood frame and includes an embedded fragment from the original "Memphis Belle" which is mounted on a beautifully engraved metallic data plate which outlines the details of the print and relic for all viewers to study. As an added touch, each framed art piece includes a metallic, Certificate of Authenticity for added provenance and collectibility.

Limited to only 25 prints:

  • 36"x 12" (91.4 cm x 30.5 cm) Limited to ONLY 25 Prints

Each Limited Edition Framed Print is hand-crafted by Artist Craig Tinder using the highest quality materials and archival techniques. Each piece of artwork is created on-demand and typically takes 1-2 weeks for delivery.  

About the Print:

19 May 1943 - The "Memphis Belle" lifts off from RAF Bassingbourn on her 25th and final mission. The "Belle" and her crew became the first to complete 25 missions over Europe and return to the U.S. Her final mission was piloted by Lt. C.L. Anderson as her original crew, led by Capt. Robert K. Morgan, had already completed their 25th mission and were headed back to the U.S. to begin their publicized War Bond Tour.

About the Artifacts:

All 25 fragments of the "Memphis Belle" originated during an early restoration effort in 1987-88 when the "Belle" was located in Mud Island in Memphis, Tennessee. Each piece includes medium green paint and zinc chromate on the back. During this time period, she was housed under an outdoor canopy and was under the supervision of the Memphis Belle Memorial Association (MBMA). From the Glenn Parker collection.

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

Print Size Details

Size:

  • Framed Canvas WITH RELIC - 36" x 12" (91.4 cm x 30.5 cm)

Each canvas print comes ready to hang with a solid, 2" black stained wood frame. Also included is an embedded propeller fragment from a Supermarine Spitfire mounted on a beautifully engraved metallic data plate, which outlines the details of the relic. As an added touch, each framed art piece includes a metallic Certificate of Authenticity for added provenance and collectibility.

Each Framed Panoramic Print is hand-crafted by Artist Craig Tinder using the highest quality materials and archival techniques. Each piece of artwork is created on-demand and typically takes 1-2 weeks for delivery. 

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