Spitfire Mk IXe - The CO's Query - Profile Canvas with Supermarine Spitfire Relic
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Spitfire Mk IXe - The CO's Query - Profile Canvas with Supermarine Spitfire Relic
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Description
Relic - Known History
This authentic artifact originated from a segment of the propeller belonging to the British Supermarine Spitfire Mk. IXe MJ730. In 2015, the aircraft suffered a propeller tip strike, resulting in significant damage that rendered the propeller beyond repair. Through a collaborative effort with the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Aces In Action, the propeller will be used to support a number of Spitfire art pieces. The propeller, constructed from laminated spruce wood, enhanced with fiberglass, an aluminum edge strip, and a rubberized leading edge, showcases the pinnacle of piston-engine technology.
Slices of MJ730 laminated spruce propeller - note the running bond pattern for strength
Posterior side of MJ730 propeller
Anterior side of MJ730 propeller
Broken tip of MJ730 propeller. Note the rubberized leading edge
MJ730 flew over 100 combat missions during World War II, initially with No. 417 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, defending the Anzio Beachhead in Italy. Later, it served with No. 154 Squadron, RAF, supporting the invasion of Southern France from Corsica. MJ730 also saw action with No. 32 Squadron RAF over the Balkans and No. 94 Squadron RAF in Greece before being transferred to the Italian Air Force and later to Israeli service. Discovered serving as playground equipment in Kibbutz Kabri near the Lebanese border, MJ730 was recovered for restoration in 1978. This aircraft is currently in flying condition at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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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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