Thunderhead of Precision - B-29 Superfortress Aviation Art

"Thunderhead of Precision" by Artist Craig Tinder

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder commemorates the crew members of the 58th Bombardment Wing, 20th Air Force and their final mission of World War II. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes a fragment from an aluminum fuselage panel of a B-29 Superfortress and includes an engraved Certificate of Authenticity. 

This art piece was graciously commissioned by the New England Air Museum and includes aluminum from their B-29 Superfortress on display.

Choose from 4 Different Types of Prints:

• A) Canvas WITH RELIC - 18" x 12" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm) - ONLY 30 Prints
• *Add a wood Frame to the 18" x 12" Canvas WITH RELIC ($80 value!)
• B) Framed Canvas WITH RELIC - 30" x 20" (76.2 cm x 45.7 cm) - ONLY 20 Prints
• C) Paper Print - 18" x 12" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm) - Relic Not Included
• D) Paper Print - 24" x 16" (60.9 cm x 40.6 cm) - Relic Not Included

Canvas WITH RELIC (Option A):

Medium 18" x 12" (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm) gallery-wrapped canvas print (unframed) comes ready-to-hang and includes an embedded fragment from a B-29 Superfortress 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 canvas art piece is hand-signed by artist Craig Tinder and includes a metallic, Certificate of Authenticity for added provenance and collectibility.

*Prefer a solid wood frame with your 18" x 12" Canvas with Relic? You can now add one and save ($80 value)!

Framed Canvas WITH RELIC (Option B):

Large 30" x 20" (76.2 cm x 45.7 cm) gallery-wrapped canvas print comes ready-to-hang with a solid, 2" Black stained wood frame and includes an embedded fragment from a B-29 Superfortress 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 canvas art piece is hand-signed by artist Craig Tinder and includes a metallic, Certificate of Authenticity for added provenance and collectibility.

Each Limited Edition Framed Canvas Print is signed and 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.  

Details About the RELIC:

This relic originates from B-29 44-61975 which was accepted in July 1945 and spent its career as a training aircraft. It was recovered from an airplane graveyard by the New England Air Museum in 1973 and was fully restored utilizing the aft fuselage of 44-61739. This fragment of original aluminum was recovered during the restoration, which began in 1998 and took more than ten years. This aircraft is currently on display at the New England Air Museum in East Granby, Connecticut.

Fine Art Paper Print (Options C & D) - Relic Not Included:

Each Fine Art Print is printed on archival presentation-quality, 260 GSM / 10 Mil, photographic paper created using the highest quality inks and archival techniques. Photographs do not do this paper substrate justice as it practically "glows" on the wall. Note: Relic is not included with Fine Art Paper Prints.

The Story Behind the Print:

14 August 1945 - Five days after the second and final atomic bomb was dropped on Japan, B-29 Superfortress bombers of the 58th Bombardment Wing, 20th Air Force carried out their final attack of the war. As part of an all-out effort to force Japan’s unconditional surrender, nearly 200 B-29s from the 58th struck the Hikari Naval Arsenal (target code: Thunderhead). The mission was considered one of the most precise bombing missions of WWII and included no B-29 losses. At noon the following day, Emperor Hirohito made a radio broadcast announcing Japan’s intention to surrender.

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