Aces In Action Journal

Silent Watch, the story behind "Tomahawk Patrol"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts Robert J. Faber of the 16th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron over Mt. Fuji during the Korean conflict. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes an actual fragment from an F-86D Sabre from the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tuscon, AZ.

The People's Fighter - "Contested Victory" - He 162 Salamander

The People's Fighter, the story behind "Contested Victory"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder showcases an incredibly rare Luftwaffe Jet Aircraft - the Heinkel He 162 A-1 Volksjäger ("People's Fighter"). Depicting one of the only engagements (and even contested) of the He 162 at the end of the war, this advancement in jet technology further propelled aviation to new levels.

Wings of Sacrifice - "Crossing Through The Canyon" - B-24 Liberator

Wings of Sacrifice, the story behind "Crossing Through The Canyon"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder honors the crew of B-24H Liberator 41-28731 and the bomber crews of 392nd Bombardment Group (Heavy) from the United States 8th Air Force. This extremely rare, Limited Edition canvas print includes an original remnant of fuselage from B-24H Liberator s/n 41-28731.

Training Legends - "Sunrise Kaydet" Stearman Aircraft Relic Art

Training Legends, the story behind "Sunrise Kaydet"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts the famed "Stearman" biplane - often the first aircraft nearly all U.S. Airmen in WWII experienced. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes a fragment of canvas skin from a restored and flying PT-13D Kaydet - also known as a "Stearman".

In the Line of Fire - "Stacked Deck" UH-1C Huey Helicopter Relic Art

In the Line of Fire, the story behind "Stacked Deck"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder honors the "Huey" helicopter service during the Vietnam conflict. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes an actual fragment from a surplus panel from UH-1C-BF "Huey" 65-9497 from Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield, in Georgia.

Beneath the Waves - "Silent Predator" USS Atule Submarine Relic Art

Beneath the Waves, the story behind "Silent Predator"

This Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder depicts the U.S. Naval Submarine, the U.S.S. Atule, during a war patrol in the Pacific theater in WWII. This Limited Edition Canvas Print includes an actual fragment from a storage box from the USS Atule - one of the only relics remaining from the ship.

Beyond the Dogfights: Analyzing What Was Better Between the MiG-15 and F-86 Sabre

Throughout aviation history, few rivalries sparked as much debate as between the Soviet MiG-15 and the American F-86 Sabre. Pitted against each other in the skies over Korea, these metallic gladiators were the zenith of early jet combat, embodying the technological aspirations of their respective nations. But delving beyond the thrill of dogfights and aerial jousts, which of these aircraft held the edge?

Combat Strategies and Tactics: How the Zero Shaped the Japanese Fighter Plane WW2 Doctrine

World War II was a turbulent vortex, a tumultuous period where great powers sought dominion, leveraging ingenuity and nerve. A striking testament to this period’s aeronautical genius was the Mitsubishi A6M, colloquially christened as the ‘Zero.’ This nimble fighter aircraft wasn’t just a testament to Japan’s technological prowess; it fundamentally sculpted the country’s aerial combat doctrine.

From High Altitudes to Ground Realities: Why the U2 Spy Plane’s Design Makes it Difficult to Fly

Few aircraft have captivated both aviation enthusiasts and geopolitical analysts alike as the U2 spy plane. Touted as the zenith of Cold War aviation engineering, this high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft has played sentinel in the sky for over six decades. But while its surveillance capabilities are legendary, piloting the U2, fondly dubbed the ‘Dragon Lady,’ remains an intricate balance of engineering, skill, and sheer will. There are several reasons why this marvel of aviation is also notoriously difficult to command.

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