Battle of Britain Spitfire X4110 - White Background Metal Print
by Craig Tinder
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Battle of Britain Spitfire X4110 - White Background metal print by Craig Tinder. Bring your artwork to life with the stylish lines and added depth of a metal print. Your image gets printed directly onto a sheet of 1/16" thick aluminum. The aluminum sheet is offset from the wall by a 3/4" thick wooden frame which is attached to the back. The high gloss of the aluminum sheet complements the rich colors of any image to produce stunning results.
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Spitfire MK I - Battle of Britain Print
Flt. Lt. Dunlop Urie
In defense of the West Sussex airfields during the Battle of Britain, Flt. Lt. Dunlop Urie scrambled members of 602 Squadron against German interceptors. As the air raid bell rang, Dunlop Urie took off in a brand-new Spitfire "X4110″ that had just been armed for the first time. Against terrible odds, Urie broke into a formation of Messerschmitt Bf-109s and attacked four of them. Ammunition finally ran out and Urie broke off from the melee to return to base.
Upon heading home, he noticed what he thought was a friendly following him back until muzzle flashes erupted from the nose. This follower was clearly a German Messerschmitt Bf-109 and by the time Urie realized what had happened, his Spitfire took multiple hits around the wing root and fuselage with rounds embedding in both of Urie's feet. Expecting Urie to plummet, the German Messerschmitt broke off the attack. Urie was able to limp back to West...
About Craig Tinder
Craig Tinder is an acclaimed military and aviation artist with a 20+year career. With a passion for bringing history to life, Craig seamlessly blends his awe-inspiring artwork with authentic historical relics, resulting in stunning limited edition collectibles that are both educational and visually captivating. As a U.S.-based military and aviation artist, Craig's keen eye for detail and commitment to accuracy shine through in each of his unique creations. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history - browse our exclusive collection today at AcesinAction.com.
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Ukrainian Artists
Congratulations on your sale of this amazing painting!
Andrea Hazel
Congrats on your sale!
Sherri Hubby
Congrats
Gull G
Congratulations on your sale of a wonderful work
Bill Cannon
Congrats on your sale!!!
Craig Tinder
Thanks Gary - The Spitfire is one of my personal favorites!
Gary Eason
That's a very fine profile. I like the pilot and airscrew 'animation'. A great squadron.