Javelin Collection (#8)

Fatima Whitbread athlete Javelin circa 1988

Steve Backley javelin thrower of Great Britain choosing his javelin before winning the silver medal at the Atlanta Olympic Games 1996

Tessa Sanderson of Great Britain rears back for a throw during the womens javelin qualifying round in the Atlanta Olympic Games 1996

Tessa Sanderson of Great Britain rears back for a throw during the womens javelin qualifying round in the Atlanta Olympic Games 1996

Steve Backley javelin thrower of Great Britain choosing his javelin before winning the silver medal at the Atlanta Olympic Games 1996

Fragment of a Minoan fresco known as the Captain of the Blacks, 15th century BC
Fragment of a fresco from the Royal Minoan palace at Knossos, known as the Captain of the Blacks, showing an officer and his men, 15th century BC

Two Greek soldiers. Hoplite and Helots
Two Greek soldiers. Hoplite, heavy infantry, with helmet, shield and armor and Helots, unprotected and with javelin. Colored engraving

COTSWOLD GAMES, 1636. The annual Cotswold Games. Woodcut frontispiece for Annalia Dubrensia, London, 1636

The Vickers-Armstrongs Red Dean air-to-air missile was intended for the thin-wing Javelin

The second Gloster Javelin F(AW)8 built XJ125
The second Gloster Javelin F(AW)8 built, XJ125, was used by Armstrong Siddeley for development trials on the Sapphire Sa7R

Gloster Javelin F(AW)4 XA632 a Gloster trials aircraft
Gloster Javelin F(AW)4, XA632, a Gloster trials aircraft

Prototype Gloster Javelin T3 trainer WT841
The prototype Gloster Javelin T3 trainer, WT841

Medieval Spearman
A Spearman steadies himself to throw a short spear. A small round shield protects him from enemy arrows

Pierre du Terrail, French soldier, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Pierre du Terrail, French soldier, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Gold plaque showing a Scythian hunter, 5th century BC
Gold plaque showing a Scythian hunter pursuing a hare with a javelin from Kul Oba in Russia. The original is in the Hermitage Museums collection in St Petersburg

Cephalus and Procris, c1574-1627. Artist: Giovanni Battista Paggi
Cephalus and Procris, c1574-1627

Javelin thrower, 1913
The graceful pose of a javelin thrower published to accompany an article by F. A. M. Webster in The Bystander suggesting reasons for Britains failure in the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games was down to a

King Edward I brandishing the javelin
King Edward I (1239-1307), brandishing the javelin, and swearing he will hang the man who threw it -- possibly a mythological rather than true event. late 13th century

Roman legionary. Relief. 2nd century AD
Relief depicting a roman legionary. Marble. 2nd century AD. From a triumphal arch of Emperor Trajan. Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Boys Hurls Javelin
A young boy atop a hill hurls a javelin into the air Date: 1940

Roman cavalry with javelin and a Roman soldier on the march with his pack, sword and shield.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Roman soldiers with shields, swords, helmets. One in scale-armor shirt with javelin.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Pltae 70 Procris Giving Cephalus Dog Javelin
Artokoloro

Plate 71 Procris Killed Cephalus Javelin Procridem inscius interficit Cephalus
Artokoloro

Javelin Arms Nations series N3 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
Artokoloro

Javelin target area

Illustration of children competing in various disciplines at sports event

A de Havilland Firestreak air-to-air missile being loade?
A de Havilland Firestreak air-to-air missile being loaded onto the starboard outer pylon of a Gloster Javelin at West Raynam

Source Size = 3304 x 2493
The Sheriff of Oxfords Javelin Men, Escorting the Judges of Assize

Man hunting with a pointed staff and a hound (pen & brown ink on paper)
XYC252281 Man hunting with a pointed staff and a hound (pen & brown ink on paper) by Barlow, Francis (1626-1702); 11.9x15.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

A Native American Moose hunting in the North Western Territory, c. 1880 (litho)
KW243087 A Native American Moose hunting in the North Western Territory, c.1880 (litho) by Manning, Reverend Samuel (fl.1880s); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Alvar Velazquez de Lara, c. 1635-40 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR202718 Alvar Velazquez de Lara, c.1635-40 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Zurbaran, Francisco de (1598-1664) (and studio); 199x104 cm; Musee Goya, Castres

Man throwing javelin

CM4 0595 AMC, Javelin, 1973, SLL 969 W
AMC, Javelin, 1973, SLL 969 W, UK Street Machines, Silverstone Classic 2014, 2014, Classic Racing Cars, drag racing, historic racing cars, Hot rods, HSCC, July 2014, motor racing, motorsport

Gloster Javelin F(AW)1 XA623
Gloster Javelin F(AW)1, XA623

Vickers Valiant B(PR)K1 WZ376 refuels Gloster Javelin
Vickers Valiant B(PR)K1, WZ376, refuels Gloster Javelin, XH965

Gloster Javelin

XH965 started out as a Gloster Javelin F(AW)7 but was converted to a F(AW)9

Gloster Javelin F(AW)7 XH712
Gloster Javelin F(AW)7, XH712

The first Gloster Javelin F(AW)6 XA815
The first Gloster Javelin F(AW)6, XA815

Gloster Javelin F(AW)4 XA644
Gloster Javelin F(AW)4, XA644

Gloster Javelin F(AW)1 XA550
Gloster Javelin F(AW)1, XA550. March 1955. Date: 1955

Gloster Javelin F(AW)1 XA548
Gloster Javelin F(AW)1, XA548, showing the leading-edge slats locked in the open position

The third Gloster GA5 Javelin WT827
The third Gloster GA5 Javelin, WT827

English Electric Canberra B2 WH734
English Electric Canberra B2, WH734, used by Flight Refuelling, refuels a Gloster Javelin F(AW)7, XH780

English Electric Lightning F1A XM175
English Electric Lightning F1A, XM175, of No 56 Squadron with a Gloster Javelin F(AW)8, XH978, of No 41 Squadron

Arrowheads and javelin points from Perugia area, Umbria region
Prehistory, Italy, Eneolithic. Arrowheads and javelin points from Perugia area, Umbria region

Group C, Filetto I, stone stele statue depicting male figure with javelins
Prehistory, Italy, Iron Age. Group C, Filetto I, stone stele statue depicting a male figure with javelins

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"Unleashing the Power: Exploring the World of Javelin" From military prowess to athletic grace, the javelin has left an indelible mark throughout history. Two Gloster Javelin F (AW)6s, XA832 and XH695, soar through the skies with unmatched agility and precision. These magnificent aircraft embody the spirit of innovation and technological advancement. Meanwhile, XH844 embarked on its journey as a Gloster Javelin F (AW)7, showcasing its evolution in design and capabilities. Just like this aircraft's transformation, humans too have adapted over time to conquer new challenges. In 1922, a lady defied conventions by throwing a javelin with remarkable strength and finesse. Her feat symbolized empowerment and shattered stereotypes about women's abilities. Not limited to aviation or athletics alone, even automobiles bear the name "Javelin. " The 1949 Jowett Javelin stands as an enigma created by an unknown genius - a testament to human ingenuity that transcends generations. Nature also boasts its own version of javelins - snake species known for their swift strikes. Their lethal accuracy mirrors that of their airborne namesake – the Gloster Javelin XH892 or F (AW)4 XA630 – both formidable forces in their respective domains. Even world leaders couldn't resist being captivated by this marvel. The UK Prime Minister at the time, Harold Macmillan himself inspected these extraordinary machines during his tenure – proof that greatness recognizes greatness. The legacy continues with Wg Cdr R D Romanis giving Queen Elizabeth II an exclusive tour aboard one such aircraft. A momentous occasion where royalty meets engineering excellence. Let us not forget how it all began; back in 1908 at London's Olympic Games when athletes competed fiercely wielding javelins as they aimed for glory. This historic event forever cemented javelin throwing as an iconic Olympic sport. The Gloster GA.