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Ray Honisett, HMAS Sydney in Korean water, 1951-52 [1973-1975, oil on canvas, 121.9 x 182.9 cm, AWM ART28077]
The HMAS Sydney in Korean waters launching Hawker Sea Fury fighters. The HMAS Sydney is flanked on either sides by her destroyer escorts HMAS Tobruk, and HMCS Sioux. A rescue helicopter is hovering above the Sydney. HMAS Sydney joined United Nations forces in Korean waters in October 1951. The Sydneys' role consisted predominantly of direct attacks on ground targets and assistance to ground operations. Sydney can be seen here launching Hawker Sea Fury fighters from the Nos. 805 and 808 Squadrons with Fairey Firefly on deck.
https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/ART28077

Ray Honisett has achieved acclaim and prominence as a maritime and aviation artist. He was born in Perth, Australia and studied in London while working as a freelance illustrator. He was the first professional artist to paint in the Australian Antarctic Territory.

This art is used as the cover for the book Aircraft Carriers of the Royal and Commonwealth Navies by David Hobbs.


see: https://www.militaryimages.net/reviews/aircraft-carriers-of-the-royal-and-commonwealth-navies.89/