| Place | Middle East: Persian Gulf |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART91756 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Framed: 49 cm x 58.8 cm x 3.8 cm; Unframed: 46 cm x 56 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on hardboard |
| Maker |
Churcher, Peter |
| Place made | Persian Gulf |
| Date made | 3 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 hangar, HMAS Kanimbla
Description
Figures of men and women on the deck passing the time with various activities until called into action. The figures depicted in this paintings are, third from the left, Corporal Steve Trood, Ship's Army Department, fourth from the left, Able Seaman Aviation Technician Avionics (ABATV) Glen Cleary and fifth from the left is Able Seaman Aviation Technician Avionics (ABATV) Arron Taylor. Peter Churcher recalled, "This image was typical of the morning activity in the hangar. The helicopter out on the deck, maintenance crew in attendance, boarding parties cleaning their weapons after firing practice, and people simply standing around chatting".