High Tailed Lady - Framed Canvas Art with B-17G Relic - 30" x 20"
This framed, limited edition Canvas Fine Art Print by Artist Craig Tinder illustrates the 24 December 1944 mission of the B-17G Flying Fortress "High Tailed Lady" of the 487th Bombardment Group on her way to the target the Luftwaffe airfield in Babenhausen, Germany.
Each canvas print comes ready to hang with a solid, 2" black stained wood frame and includes an embedded fragment from a B-17G Flying Fortress which is mounted on a beautifully engraved metallic data plate which outlines the details of the print and relic for all viewers to learn about. As an added touch, each framed art piece includes a metallic, Certificate of Authenticity for added provenance and collectibility.
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Each Limited Edition Framed 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.
About the Print:
24 December 1944 - Leading the 8th Air Force on Mission No. 760 to Babenhausen, Germany, B-17G Flying Fortresses from the 487th Bombardment Group, are attacked by Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A-8s of the Luftwaffe's IV.(Sturm)/JG 3 near Liege, Belgium. Although the Luftwaffe claimed 10 Flying Fortresses that day, High Tailed Lady (43-38028) completed the mission to fight on another day.
About the Artifacts:
This B-17G Flying Fortress wing skin originated from was removed from B-17G N722C, known as "Texas Raiders" during a significant wing spar restoration in 2001. This particular artifact originated from the outer wing segment of the port wing.
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This item is handmade by artist, Craig Tinder. Available to ship worldwide!
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