Lightning Collection (#7)

A worker lights up candles on a cross before the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession during Good Friday celebrations in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy March 30, 2018

A surveillance camera (CCTV) is seen at a subway station in Bangkok, Thailand, June 1, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Lightning is seen from a bedroom window as it strikes above a street in south London, Britain May 26, 2018. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez

General view of illuminated Christmas decorations at Monserrate church in Bogota December 19, 2011. REUTERS/John Vizcaino (COLOMBIA - Tags: SOCIETY CITYSPACE RELIGION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Signal lights are seen on the roof of a residential compound in Moscow
Signal lights are seen on the roof of the residential compound Tricolour in the city of Moscow, Russia January 15, 2018. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Fireworks light up the sky during a countdown welcoming the Chinese Lunar new year in Binondo district, metro Manila, Philippines February 16, 2018. REUTERS/Dondi Tawatao

Dock is seen in the dark after Hurricane Maria damaged the electrical grid in September
A dock is seen in the dark after Hurricane Maria damaged the electrical grid in September 2017, in Naguabo, Puerto Rico January 25, 2018. Picture taken January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Alvin Baez

A sign reading Blizzard Warning is seen above the Northern State Parkway near Westbury, New York, U.S. January 4, 2018. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

An Afghan policeman keeps watch near the site of an attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan January 20, 2018. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani

People watch fireworks lighting the sky during Orthodox Christmas celebrations in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia January 7, 2018. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin

Golden Horn and the Old City are seen through the window of a passenger aircraft over Istanbul, Turkey, December 29, 2017. Picture taken December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

The clock faces on the Pembroke Clock Tower are seen in Pembroke, Malta, January 25, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

A figure of Santa Claus using a parachute is seen among Christmas decorations and lights on the facade of a house in San Gwann, Malta December 16, 2018

Fireworks explode over the Alexander Nevski cathedral during the New Year celebrations in Sofia, Bulgaria, January 1, 2019. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Lighting strikes over Saint Joseph cathedral during a storm in Hanoi July 14, 2012. REUTERS/Carlos Barria (VIETNAM - Tags: ENVIRONMENT RELIGION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Mass lightning bolts light up night skies by Daggett airport from monsoon storms passing over the high deserts early Wednesday, north of Barstow, California, July 1, 2015

The moon is seen over a slum near Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 6, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Barria TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Cars drive as lightning strikes near the site where a group of Israeli youths was swept away by a flash flood, near the Zafit river bed, south to the Dead Sea, Israel, April 26, 2018

A light shines in the window of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnells (R-KY) office before a vote to end a government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. February 9, 2018

A car drives by the shore in Port Stanley, Falkland Islands, May 13, 2018. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci

Maidens Tower, an islet on the Bosphorus which dates back to 341 B. C
Maidens Tower, an islet on the Bosphorus which dates back to 341 B.C. is pictured in Istanbul, Turkey January 20, 2018. Picture taken with a slow shutter. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

People look at a statue of Jesus Christ inside Lima Cathedral in downtown Lima, Peru, January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Romero

The Mormon Temple is shown reflected in a fountain at Temple Square downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. January 10, 2018. REUTERS/Mike Blake

The supermoon full moon is seen through Christmas lights in Valletta, Malta, January 1, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Fireworks light the sky during Orthodox Christmas celebrations in Krasnoyarsk
Fireworks light the sky over a Christmas tree during Orthodox Christmas celebrations in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia January 7, 2018. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin

Protester gestures towards police during demonstrations at the G20 summit in Hamburg
A protester gestures towards police during demonstrations at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, July 7, 2017. Picture taken July 7, 2017. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A pigeon sits in a tree among holiday lights on Sixth Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, U.S. January 8, 2018. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

The rising full moon is seen behind Christmas lights in Valletta, Malta December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Lightning strikes over buildings during a thunderstorm in Kathmandu May 1, 2011. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (Nepal - Tags: ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Motorists drive along Arizona State Highway 51 during a dust storm in Phoenix, Arizona July 5, 2011. Visibility was reduced to zero in some areas as wind gust blew near 40 miles per hour

A sunflower field is seen in stormy weather near Donzere, southern France, August 5, 2011. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol (FRANCE - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Visitors take pictures of ice covered Niagara Falls in Niagara
Visitors walk near the brink of the ice covered Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, January 2, 2018. REUTERS/Aaron Lynett

Ice and water flow over the American Falls, viewed from the Canadian side in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, January 2, 2018. REUTERS/Aaron Lynett

People walk in front of the Holy Trinity cathedral a midnight Christmas service in Tbilisi, Georgia January 7, 2018. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A fisherman checks his dip net as he fishes for elvers along a river near Portland, Maine, May 9, 2012. May 31 marks the end of what has become a Gold Rush for a small group of Maine fishermen -

Lightning is seen above buildings during a storm in central Shanghai, China August 7, 2017. Picture taken August 7, 2017. REUTERS/Aly Song TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Lightning strikes over the Mediterranean sea during a rainstorm near the city of Ashkelon, Israel, November 23, 2018 REUTERS/Amir Cohen TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Lightning illuminates the sky above the Muenster Cathedral in Bern, Switzerland May 27, 2018. Picture taken May 27, 2018. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

The Wider Image: Rohingya refugees fish in troubled waters
Night lights shine on fishing boats on the shore near Shamlapur Rohingya refugee camp in Coxs Bazaar, Bangladesh, March 21, 2018

A bolt of lightning strikes over Tokyo skyscrapers at dusk in Tokyo July 24, 2014. REUTERS/Issei Kato (JAPAN - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Lightning strikes over Villa Urquiza neighbourhood during a thunderstorm in Buenos Aires, October 4, 2014. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (ARGENTINA - Tags)

Wat Saket Temple is seen during dusk in Bangkok
Wat Saket Temple, or Golden Mount is seen during dusk in Bangkok, Thailand, February 21, 2018. Picture taken February 21, 2018. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Skiers and snowboarders descend from a slope during an annual festival in Zheleznogorsk
Hundreds of skiers and snowboarders hold lit torches and flashlights while descending from a slope during an annual festival in the Siberian town of Zheleznogorsk near Krasnoyarsk, Russia March 3

The Colosseum is lit up in red to draw attention to the persecution of Christians around the world in Rome, Italy, February 24, 2018. REUTERS/Remo Casilli TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Lightning strikes above Lake Zurich in Zurich, Switzerland May 23, 2018. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

People take part in a procession as they celebrate Orthodox Easter in the town of Bobruisk, Belarus, April 8, 2018. Picture taken with long exposure. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A candle is seen before the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession during Good Friday celebrations in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

A cross lit up with candles is seen in front of the Colosseum before the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession during Good Friday celebrations in Rome, Italy March 30, 2018

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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.