Placing a beacon on Rockall 1972

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Interesting and I like how you've painted this

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 28 Jul 07:20:48

A great painting Chris.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Fri 28 Jul 12:32:53

I really like how you have painted this. Lots of drama to it.

Posted by David Williams on Fri 28 Jul 15:28:55

I was there and wrote up an account of the event. We were off Rockall for two weeks including a severe gale. Thanks for the lovely comments

Posted by Chris Howat on Wed 02 Aug 11:44:53

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27/07/2023

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A Seaking Mk 1 of 819 Naval Air Squadron based at HMS Gannet, Prestwick. assisting in the placing a beacon on the isolated rock of Rockall in the Atlantic in June 1972. Two Seaking helicopters were involved operating from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Engadine. The operation took two weeks and was successful. I know as I was there and took photographs!

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Chris Howat

I started to paint seriously when I retired and attended a weekly class for a few years. After our teacher retired, our group continued to meet and we have found that this helps and encourages us. We have visiting artists to give workshops every month. I also attend a weekly life drawing class. I…

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