Saburo Sakai A6M Zero Metal Print
by Craig Tinder
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Saburo Sakai A6M Zero 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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Saburo Sakai
A6M2 Zero Fighter
During the outbreak of the war, Sakai would become battle-tested over the skies of China in 1938. In 1940, he was selected to fly the Japanese Navy's latest A6M Zero Fighter and on December 8, 1941 successfully attacked the Philippines. A member of the Tainan Kokutai Air Group, this unit would eventually take top honors for the most enemy aircraft destroyed in the war. Sakai would later be seriously wounded by an SBD's tail gunner, in which he flew nearly 5 hours back to Rabaul paralyzed on one side of his body and blind in his right eye. With partial vision and after a temporary stint as a training instructor, Sakai convinced his superiors he was fit for combat duty and was re-deployed to Iwo Jima. Leading a Kamikaze attack against U.S. Naval ships, Sakai disobeyed orders and returned his unit to Iwo Jima to fight another day. Sakai was one of a handful of pilots to have survived the war from his original squadron. It is estimated that Sabu...
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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Kirill Sukhanov
Wonderful artwork 👏
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