The artist, Albert J. Enckler, flew P-40 and P-51 aircraft during World War II. His flying background and subsequent love of flying in general led him to extensive research into a wide range of vintage aircraft. Eventually, Enckler's love for 'the airplane' gradually merged with his incredible talent in the arts. Enckler was an accomplished painter in oils [self-taught] as well as an award-winning woodcarver [also self-taught]. In addition, Enckler was the author of several United States Patents for designs which he envisioned.Enckler was born in Cleveland,...more
