Aces In Action Journal

Defenders of Britain - "Homeland Formation" Spitfire Relic Art

Defenders of Britain, the story behind "Homeland Formation"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates the graceful lines of the Supermarine Spitfire as it depicts Wing Commander Robert S. Tuck in flying formation as he prepares his unit for the Battle of Britain.

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Wings of Valor, the story behind "Cannon Hit"

Wings of Valor, the story behind "Cannon Hit"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates Flt. Lt. Eric Stanley Lock of No. 611 Squadron - the highest-scoring Allied pilot during the Battle of B

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Homeward Bound with Shady Lady-Aces In Action: The Workshop of Artist Craig Tinder

Homeward Bound with Shady Lady

Finally completed "Homeward Bound". I've been working on this print on and off for nearly three years now and settled on a simpler scene than some of my previous pieces. My goal was to take a break from all of...

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Skies of Bosnia - "Triple Victory" F-16 Fighter Relic Art

Skies of Bosnia, the story behind "Triple Victory"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder commemorates Retired Col. Robert "Wilbur" Wright and his actions on 28 February 1994.

This print was illustrated in conjunction with Col. Wright in order to ensure detail-level accuracy, all the way to the phase of the moon and snowy terrain depicted that fateful morning.

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Restoring History, the story behind "Old Glory"

Restoring History, the story behind "Old Glory"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder commemorates the crew members of the 310th Bombardment Group along with their B-25 Mitchells and includes a one-of-a-kind relic. This art piece was created in conjunction with the team at Hangar 743 and the Prescott foundation who are currently restoring the flying warbird, "Old Glory".

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Shark Mouthed Warrior , the story behind "Old Exterminator"

Shark Mouthed Warrior , the story behind "Old Exterminator"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates the determined stance of "Old Exterminator" - the shark-toothed mouth of Col. Robert Scott's venerable P-40E Warhawk from the famed Flying Tigers.  

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Aleutian Guard - "Alaskan Tigers" P-40 Warhawk Relic Art

Aleutian Guard, the story behind "Alaskan Tigers"

This Fine Art Print by Craig Tinder depicts General Chennault's son, Col. John 'Jack' Chennault protecting the Aleutian Islands from Japanese invasion.

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Letters from Home - "Hurry Home Honey" P-51D Mustang Relic Art

Letters from Home, the story behind "Hurry Home Honey"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder commemorates the pilot Maj. "Pete" Peterson and includes a one-of-a-kind relic.

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Chasing the Sound Barrier, the story behind "Untouchable Pursuit"

Chasing the Sound Barrier, the story behind "Untouchable Pursuit"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder showcases Luftwaffe Pilot Hans Mutke in a fleeing attempt to escape USAAF P-51D Mustangs. In a controversial claim, Mutke claimed to be the first man to break the sound barrier in his Me-262. 

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