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Stalker 22 & HMCS Fredericton – A Solemn Display of Art


by Peter J. Robichaud
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For more of Mr. Robichaud's work…
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Artist Peter J. Robichaud (left) with LtCol Bill Thomey and the original painting.
Mr. Robichaud's painting depicts HMCS Fredericton and Stalker 22 conducting activities in the Ionian Sea as part of Operation REASSURANCE, Stalker 22 was a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter of the Canadian Armed Forces. on 29 April 2020. The painting was unveiled at the Shearwater Aviation Museum by 423 Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. Bill Thomey, and Deputy CO, Major Simon Rochleau. Prints were produced for the Squadron and extended family.

This painting was a tribute to the crew of Stalker 22, to friends of the artist in 423 Squadron and the extended Maritime Helicopter and Naval communities.

Painted with acrylics on stretched canvas using only Titanium White, Prussian Blue, and Payne's Grey to keep a somewhat somber and muted tone throughout. Smaller bits such as the nav lights had small amounts of colour applied.



Mr. Robichaud also notes:
I was not personally familiar with the rest of the crew, but I was good friends with Captain Brenden MacDonald and was working with him on designing his next tattoo. Brenden was uniquely interested in the Intelligence side of Operations, and as I worked for 12 Wing Intelligence, he would frequently connect with me to discuss current and future world events. It was through these conversations that we got to know each other on more meaningful levels.

Artist Peter J. Robichaud, whose art has continues to appear on the cover of the CAHS Journal and other military / aviation themed publications in Canada, also painted the Sea King art shown here. Last year, Captain Brenden MacDonald's submission "On Top and Tracking" was selected among many others as the winning title for this artwork.  Brenden was rewarded with a free first print, numbered 001, signed by the artist.
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