| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean, Diego Garcia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART91748 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Framed: 22.8 cm x 43 cm x 3.8 cm; Unframed: 20 cm x 40 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on hardboard |
| Maker |
Churcher, Peter |
| Place made | Indian Ocean, Indian Ocean: Diego Garcia |
| Date made | 26 February 2002 |
| Conflict |
Period 2000-2009 Afghanistan, 2001-2021 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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The Australian Hornets (F/A-18s) out on the flightline 7.30 am, Diego Garcia
Description
Four Hornets on the airbase of the American-occupied island of Diego Garcia. Peter Churcher recalled, "This was the first painting that I completed at Diego. It illustrates the Australian presence on the island; that is, the four Hornets".