Twilight's Last Crucible - B-17 Flying Fortress Canvas with B-17 Relic
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Twilight's Last Crucible - B-17 Flying Fortress Canvas with B-17 Relic
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Description
The Process
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
Artist Craig Tinder with "Texas Raiders" during an airshow in 2012
Print Size Details
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
Each canvas art print is ready-to-hang and those ordered with frames include a solid, 2" thick, black-stained wood frame. 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.
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.
This item is handmade by artist, Craig Tinder. Available to ship worldwide!
Disclaimer
By purchasing from Aces In Action, you acknowledge that the product may vary slightly from the images on our website. We use authentic materials from military vehicles and relics, which may contain potentially hazardous substances. These items are not intended for ingestion, inhalation, or use by children. Aces In Action is an independent company, unaffiliated with or endorsed by any other organizations. All names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only, in accordance with the Lanham Act. Their use does not imply any official endorsement.