Thunderbolt Collection (#3)

Guardian of the sea
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

Guardian of the Abyss
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

The submarine Thunderbolt home again after a year of successful operations. Photograph shows Lieutenant B.J. Andrew with the crew and their Jolly Roger. Circa 1940s

New US Fighter. P 47s (Thunderbolt) planes flying in formation. The P 47 is a low wing monoplane fitted with Pratt & Whitney 2000 HP engine with four bladed automatic control type propeller

Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II 77-0259
United States Air Force - Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II 77-0259 WR, of the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing, at RAF Bentwaters. Date: 1980s

Phaeton, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Apollo in his horse-drawn chariot at the left, above him above Jupiter hurls a thunderbolt, Venus at right in her chariot drawn by animals, 1530-60

Plate 3: Jupiter emerging from a niche, riding an eagle and holding a thunderbolt in his left hand, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Jupiter and Juno seated on clouds, with an eagle holding thunderbolts below at left, 1631

Title page, Der Grossen Artillerie Feuerwerck... 1676. Creator: Christoph Metzger
Title page, Der Grossen Artillerie Feuerwerck... 1676

Pompa Introitus... Ferdinand, Austriaci. Antwerp, 1635. 1635. Creators: Theodoor van Thulden, Gaspar Gevaerts
Pompa Introitus...Ferdinand, Austriaci. Antwerp, 1635. [Arcus Monetalis, Pars Posterior, (The Arch of the Mint: The Rear Face)]

PHAETONS FATAL DRIVE
Phaetons irresponsible drive in his father (the Sun)s chariot endangers the planet : Zeus has no choice, but to destroy him with a timely thunderbolt

VERSAILLES LENCELADE
FONTAINE DE LENCELADE Encelade, a mythical giant, is presumably picnicking here with his friends only to become the target of a thunderbolt from Zeus Date: 1688

Zeus on his eagle with thunderbolt in hand
Zeus/Jupiter riding on his eagle, holding a thunderbolt in his hand

United States Army Air Force Republic P-47D Thunderbolt - 12th June 1943. Date: 1943

USAF A-10A - Culdrose
United States Air Force Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II 80-273 (later converted to OA-10A) from RAF Waterbeach - seen at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose. Date: 1980s / 1990s

A-10 at Fairford
Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II 82-0654 (SP) of the 52nd FW/510th FS United States Air Force, at the 1993 Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 21 to 27 July 1993. Date: 1993

Thunderbolt at North Weald
A Republic P-47M Thunderbolt at North Weald 1990s Date: 1990s

Thunderbolt, 1911. Creator: Unknown
Thunderbolt, 1911. Portrait of the racehorse Thunderbolt, ridden by an unknown jockey. From " British Sports and Sportsmen: Racing Coursing and Steeplechasing", Part II

Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II / 2 Flying over the Sierra Nevada Mountains Near Edwards Afb California, Usa Date: 1980s

Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II / 2
USAF 355th Tfw Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II / 2 Flying over Desert Near Tuscon, Arizona Date: 1980s

Curtiss-Wright propeller blade with wider hollow steel ?
Curtiss-Wright propeller blade with wider hollow steel blades, left, now being fitted onto the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, is compared with the previous blade used on the aircraft

Disciples catching the mantle - the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, 1808
Disciples catching the mantle - the Spirit of Darkness overshadowing the Priests of Baal, pub. 1808 (hand coloured etching)

Greek Bronze Statue of Poseidon found in sea near Cape Artemisian, c5th century BC. The Artemision Bronze (often called the God from the Sea)

A double vajra, or dorje, a thunderbolt cross symbol of divinity in Tibetan Buddhism
SYMBOL: DOUBLE VAJRA. A double vajra, or dorje, a thunderbolt cross symbol of divinity in Tibetan Buddhism

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P-47 Thunderbolt turning in the sky

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"Thunderbolt: A Powerful Force Unleashed" From the thrilling Star Loco to the hilarious scenes of Ealing Comedy's Titfield Thunderbolt, the concept of a thunderbolt has always captivated our imagination. It symbolizes raw power and electrifying energy that can leave us in awe. In history, we witnessed the U. S. Air Force Republic P-47 Thunderbolts soaring over Omaha beach during the invasion of Normandy on that fateful day, June 6th, 1944. Ogden Pleissner's watercolor captures this momentous event with vivid strokes, reminding us of the courage and determination displayed by those brave pilots. The lightning bolt itself is nature's own thunderbolt - a dazzling display of electricity dancing across the sky. Its brilliance illuminates even the darkest nights and reminds us of nature's untamed force. Moving away from nature's wonders, we delve into aviation where Republic P-47D Thunderbolts were serviced in rural areas like Es. These mighty warplanes served as guardians in times of conflict, their sleek frames ready for action at any given moment. Beyond warfare lies an unexpected connection – an advertising card for Izmir (Smyrna) Figs featuring a thunderbolt design. This intriguing fusion highlights how something as simple as fruit can be associated with power and intensity. Stepping back further into history brings us to Eyston Thunderbolt in 1937 – a name synonymous with speed records shattered against all odds. The audacity to push boundaries echoes through time as these daredevils left their mark on racing history. Republic P-47C Thunderbolts paved the way for future generations with their exceptional performance and reliability. Their legacy lives on through iconic models like Republic P-47N Thunderbolt 44-88651 or Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II series such as 81-0990, 80-0281, and 78-0634.