Lightning Collection (#2)

English Electric Lightning F2A XN731
English Electric Lightning F2A, XN731 of No 19 Squadron from RAF Gutersloh, Germany

St. Mary Redcliffe
The church of St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, was founded in 1292 by Simon de Burton. In 1446 the spire was struck by lightning, causing considerable damage. Date: 1950s

Electrical Storm
A powerful electrical storm created an eerie tapestry of light in the skies near Complex 39A in the hours preceding the launch of STS-8

Thors Fight with the Giants, 1872 (oil on canvas)
3086733 Thors Fight with the Giants, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Winge, Marten Eskil (1825-96); 484x333 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Call of the Heaven. Lightning, 1935-1936. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Call of the Heaven. Lightning, 1935-1936. Found in the collection of the State Oriental Art Museum, Moscow

The Thunderstorm by Edmund Blampied
A woman cowers under her bed covers as a thunderstorm is in progress outside. Date: 1914

English Electric Lightning F. 1A XM172 56 Squadron RAF
English Electric Lightning F.1A XM172 and others from 56 Squadron RAF taxy for display at Le Bourget on 16 June 1963 Date: 1963

English Electric Lightning T4 XM969
English Electric Lightning T4, XM969

Lightning Hits Empire State
New York, New York: July 9, 1945. As the city is hit by a sudden summer storm, a jagged streak of lightning crackles down through the sky to roost on the tip of the dome of New Yorks Empire State

Lightning in Rincon Mountains, Tucson
Lightning. Multiple cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. Photographed in the Rincon Mountains near Tucson, Arizona

Engraving of a tree split by lightning
Engraving depicting a tree that had split after being hit by lightning at Hanwell, west London. When a lightning bolt strikes a tree

Jupiter. Artwork of the gas giant planet Jupiter and two of its moons. Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, with a diameter over 11 times that of Earth

Lightning Strikes Ship
Sailing ship in stormy seas struck by lightning

Scene from Shakespeares The Tempest
A scene from Shakespeares play, The Tempest, in which Prospero and his daughter Miranda watch the shipwreck -- fortunately, no-one will be harmed

The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (engraving)
5228155 The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah)

Tintagel Castle, Cornwall, on a stormy day with a rough sea and a ship drifting dangerously near to the rocks. The castle ruins can be seen in the top right. Date: circa 1832

windmill in the Pawnee National Grasslands, eastern Colorado, USA

The second prototype English Electric Lightning T4 XL629
The second prototype English Electric Lightning T4, XL629

Mathieu Dutilh
MATHIEU DUTILH French physicist, associated with Franklins electrical experiments concerning lightning etc. Date: active 1750s

Edward III on a battlefield
Edward III, King of England (1312-1377, reigned 1327-1377). Seen here on a battlefield in France. Date: 1312 - 1377

Electricity machine by Pixii
An early form of an alternating current electrical generator built by Pixii in 1832

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Lightning over Hood Canal and Olympic Mountains. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Summer lightning storm near Tucson, Arizona, USA. The colours of the thundercloud have been added by the use of special filters

Lightning

Fork lightning at night over a city

B. Franklin / Lightning
Benjamin Franklins first lightning conductor on Benjamin Wests house

Baggage Wagons in a Thunderstorm, Luke Clennell, 1781-1840, British

The Blitz
Dragan Jovancevic

Primitive Stone Age people, Kazakhstan area
Primitive Stone Age people using ancient fire lighting methods. In the background are foragers harvesting. 8700-2000 BCE

A majestic lightning storm during a summer sunset at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

Lighthouse DP248862
Dovercourt Lighthouses and Causeway, Marine Parade, Harwich, Tendring, Essex. General view of the outer lighthouse from the north-west, with stormy sky above and two lightning flashes behind

Offroaders light up the night at Oldsmobile Hill at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation
Thousands of offroaders light up the night at Oldsmobile Hill at the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area during Thanksgiving weekend in Glamis, California, November 25, 2011

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Landscape with a Storm, 1701. Creator: Marco Ricci
Landscape with a Storm, 1701.

Forest
Stefan Fransson

Floating Squirrel
Niki Colemont

Electrifying Manhattan
Wei (David) Dai

Grand Canyon under Thunderstorm
Zihan Zhang

Horse Riding In The Desert
Al Barizi

Your little eyes shine brightly - like lightning! (colour litho)
8656701 Your little eyes shine brightly - like lightning! (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Your little eyes shine brightly - like lightning)

The Chene chapelle, or chapel oak, 1882
7125197 The Chene chapelle, or chapel oak, 1882; (add.info.: The Chene chapelle, or chapel oak, an oak tree located in Allouville-Bellefosse in Seine-Maritime, France, seen here in the 19th century)

Myths and legends: the ghost ship attracts the sailors ship against the rocks to make it sink
NWI4930510 Myths and legends: the ghost ship attracts the sailors ship against the rocks to make it sink. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Myths and legends)

Prehistory, caves in the cliffs. Engraving 1877
JAB4121659 Prehistory, caves in the cliffs. Engraving 1877; (add.info.: Prehistory, caves in the cliffs. Engraving 1877); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Letter Z: These men have knees, praying to God that He will help them, and the light in zigzags, resemble Z
DUV4214786 Letter Z: These men have knees, praying to God that He will help them, and the light in zigzags, resemble Z. 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Electricity: from the power station to the city lighting, c. 1900-1910 (chromo)
1790232 Electricity: from the power station to the city lighting, c. 1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: electricity in France : from the power station to the city lighting (in the background)

The experience of the kite (flying kite) by Benjamin Franklin - Accompanied by his son
PCT4272992 The experience of the kite (flying kite) by Benjamin Franklin - Accompanied by his son, the American physicist (1706-1790)

THOR, Scandinavian Creator God, reworking the Earth. Engraving 1897
JAB4120818 THOR, Scandinavian Creator God, reworking the Earth. Engraving 1897; (add.info.: THOR, Scandinavian Creator God, reworking the Earth. Engraving 1897); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

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"Unleashing the Power: Lightning Strikes RAF Leuchars and Dripstone Cliffs" RAF Leuchars has always been synonymous with power, but nothing quite matches the sheer force of the RAF Lightning F Mk. These magnificent aircrafts, like XM139, XM147, and XM164, were true marvels in the sky. Just as lightning electrifies a thunderstorm, these English Electric Lightnings illuminated the skies with their speed and agility. They were a sight to behold amidst dark clouds and roaring thunderstorms. Speaking of storms, imagine witnessing a Kraken attacking a ship during such tempestuous weather. The clash between nature's wrath and mythical creatures is truly awe-inspiring. But let us not forget about Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking experiments. In his lab, bolts of electricity discharged with unparalleled intensity. It was here that he harnessed the power itself. Meanwhile at Dripstone Cliffs, nature put on its own spectacular show as lightning danced across the horizon. The raw energy crackled through every bolt illuminating those who dared to witness its might. The English Electric Lightning T. 4 XM989 from 56 Squadron RAF soared through the heavens like Thor fighting against Jotunes – an epic battle between man-made machinery and ancient legends. And who can forget Tesla's laboratory? Bolts of electricity would discharge dramatically in this space where innovation met danger head-on; it was here that new possibilities were born. In contrast to these intense scenes lies "Star Loco, " a lighthearted moment captured from Ealing Comedy's Titfield Thunderbolt - showcasing how even amidst chaos, humor finds its way into our lives. Finally, we have Panavia Tornado and SEPECAT Jaguar standing side by side with their contemporary counterpart - English Electric Lightning F6 - representing different eras united by their incredible capabilities in flight. Whether it be RAF Leuchars or the heart of a thunderstorm, it has always captivated our imagination.