WWII B-17 Flying Fortress "Princess Pat" Relic Plaque - Full Color 5"x7"

WWII B-17 Flying Fortress Relic Plaque - Full Color 5"x7"-Historical Display Plaques-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

WWII B-17 Flying Fortress "Princess Pat" Relic Plaque - Full Color 5"x7"

Name: WWII B-17 Flying Fortress "Princess Pat" Relic Plaque - Full Color 5"x7"
Brand: Aces In Action
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WWII B-17 Flying Fortress Historical Plaque | Includes Authentic B-17 Relic - 5"x7" Display

This side-view profile of the B-17G Flying Fortress "Princess Pat" illustrated by Artist Craig Tinder includes an actual relic from a B-17 Flying Fortress. Printed in astonishingly high-resolution on metallic, brushed aluminum, you have to see the glimmer on these plaques to appreciate it. Perfect for display in your mancave or war room, these small treasures are also great to give as a gift!

The B-17 Flying Fortress was a strategic weapon in the daylight bombing campaigns against German aggression during World War II. With nearly 13,000 aircraft built between 1936 and 1945, less than 50 remain intact worldwide.

This 5” x 7” (12.7 x 18 cm) historical plaque displays this rare artifact, along with the story of the piece, all combined into an attractive, ready-to-hang wood plaque.

Own a piece of history and a part of the limited series of Historical Relic Plaques from the Workshop of Artist, Craig Tinder.

Each plaque includes:

A piano black wood base with a removable kickstand—ready to hang or display upright
Metallic fine art by artist Craig Tinder
An authentic fragment recovered from a B-17G Flying Fortress (each piece is unique; photo shows a representative sample)
A historical data plate detailing the artifact’s provenance
A Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist

Supplies are extremely limited—once these sell out, they will not be restocked.

Note: Accessories shown in photos are not included. Includes wood plaque featuring artwork and historical relic only.

Known Relic History

This relic fragment was removed from B-17G-95-DL Flying Fortress, 44-83872, during a port wing spar restoration in 2001. Originally manufactured at the Douglas Aircraft Corporation in Long Beach, CA, it was delivered on July 12, 1945. The aircraft served with the U.S. Navy as a PB-1W until 1955. It became privately owned and appeared at General Curtis LeMay's retirement ceremony in 1965. After many years of restoration, the aircraft donned the livery of the 381st Bombardment Group and would be known as "Texas Raiders."

Artist Craig Tinder served as a restorer and Loadmaster on B-17G 44-83872 and personally worked to replace many corroded or replaceable components, fasteners, and aluminum skins. These are among the last pieces remaining of this aircraft and include a mix of Natural Aluminum, Zinc Chromate Yellow, Black, Olive Drab, and Neutral Gray.Wing fragment from B-17 removed during restoration - Relics from these parts are embedded onto "Twilight's Last Crucible" limited edition canvas art

This B-17G Flying Fortress wing skin originated from was removed from B-17G 44-83872, during a significant wing spar restoration in 2001. This particular artifact originated from the outer wing segment of the port wing.

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