Thunderbolt Collection (#7)

The Judgement of Paris (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR224410 The Judgement of Paris (engraving) (b/w photo) by Raimondi, Marcantonio (1480-1534); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Cancer, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711)
XIR196709 Cancer, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

Portrait of William VI, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel, in an allegorical frame, Mercury and attributes including winch, caduceus and cornucopia, a second allegorical figure (Jupiter)

Balance of Europe, 1814, Derk Anthony van de Wart, 1814

Michael and the fall of the rebel angels, Jacob de Wit, 1705-1754

The Storm (oil on canvas)
XIR171514 The Storm (oil on canvas) by Michel, Georges (1763-1843); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; French, out of copyright

Olympus and Zeus Destroying the Rebellious Giants, detail from one of the walls of
XAL157980 Olympus and Zeus Destroying the Rebellious Giants, detail from one of the walls of the Sala dei Giganti, 1530-32 (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The Triumph of Civilization, c. 1794-98 (oil on canvas)
XKH155719 The Triumph of Civilization, c.1794-98 (oil on canvas) by Reattu, Jacques (1760-1833); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Two galleys behind a three-master, airborne fall of Phaeton, Pieter Brueghel (I), 1561 - 1565

Allegory of Justice as patron of the arts, Gilles Demarteau, 1732 - 1776

Gods Tokens, A Rod for Runaways, 1625 (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF135331 Gods Tokens, A Rod for Runaways, 1625 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Element fire as a young man standing with thunderbolt in his hand in landscape with smoking volcanoes in the background, on a frame we see fire-breathing fantasy creatures, fish

FISHING FLEET, 1683. Late 17th century fishing fleet on the Grand Banks off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Copper engraving, French, 1683

Thunderbolt
12th September 1937: Captain George E T Eystons new twin engine car Thunderbolt, designed to travel at 350mph, at the Bean Works, Tipton

Capt George Eystons Thunderbolt world landspeed record car of 1937/38

A New Era in Mans Understanding of Natures Forces. American cartoon by D. R
CARTOON: HIROSHIMA, 1945. A New Era in Mans Understanding of Natures Forces. American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 7 August 1945, on the previous days atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan

A squadron of Republic P-47 Thunderbolts, a U. S. Air Force single-seat fighter plane. Photographed 1943
WORLD WAR II: THUNDERBOLT. A squadron of Republic P-47 Thunderbolts, a U.S. Air Force single-seat fighter plane. Photographed 1943

A soldier of the U. S. Army Air Force loading a rocket into one of the underwing tubes on a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter
WORLD WAR II: THUNDERBOLT. A soldier of the U.S. Army Air Force loading a rocket into one of the underwing tubes on a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter plane during World War II. Photographed in 1944

Republic P-47N Thunderbolt 44-88335
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt, 44-88335

Two Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support aircraft

Republic P-47N-RE Thunderbolt 44-87784
Republic P-47N-RE Thunderbolt, 44-87784

Republic P-47N Thunderbolt

Capt George Eystons Thunderbolt world landspeed record car of 1937/38. Date: 1937

The Red Thunderbolt, 1919. Design by Ignaty Nivinisky for a Soviet propaganda poster

Thunderbolt or lightning, 1508. Man sheltering under a tree struck by lightning or a thunderbolt. From Margarita philosophica (The Pearl of Philosophy) by Gregor Reisch. (Basle, 1508)

Thunderbolt belemnite fossil C016 / 5618
Thunderbolt belemnite (Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt) fossil. Belemnites are extinct squid like creatures. Specimen from the Upper Jurassic, found in Scarborough, Yorkshire, UK

Cylindroteuthis oweni Pratt, thunderbolt

Symbol for the American Socialist Workers Party, founded 1938
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY. Symbol for the American Socialist Workers Party, founded 1938

MYTHOLOGY: INDRA. Thunderbolt of Indra, an ancient Hindu-Vedic god. Line engraving

HOMER: THE ILIAD. The chariot of Nestor and Tydides (also known as Diomedes) thwarted in battle by Zeus lightning bolts. Steel engraving, English, c1830, after Richard Westall

MYTHOLOGY: PHAETON. Phaeton struck down by Zeus thunder. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

MYTHOLOGY: TYPHON. The giant Typhon buried under Mt. Aetna for stealing Zeuss thunderbolts. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

Ringling Bros. - Crandall and his comic burlesque equestrian act on his riding mule Thunderbolt. Poster showing the clown Crandall performing with his mule

Franklins lightning experiment, 1752
Benjamin Franklins lightning experiment. Coloured artwork of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and his 21-year-old son William, performing their famous experiment on 15 June 1752

Chrysler Thunderbolt

Phaetons Fatal Accident
He goes joy-riding in his father Phoebus (the Sun)s chariot, but can t handle it; he causes widespread damage before Zeus brings his trip to an end with a thunderbolt

Phaeton Destroyed
Borrowing his father Phoebus (the Sun)s chariot, Phaeton causes widespread destruction, and would have set the world on fire if Zeus had not hurled a thunderbolt to stop him

Zeus on his eagle with thunderbolt in hand
Zeus, riding on his eagle, holds a thunderbolt in his hand ready to punish anyone who happens to offend him

Thunderbolt Misses Ship
A French sailing vessel has a narrow escape from a thunderbolt during a storm at sea

Eyston Thunderbolt 1938
Dunlop tyres pay tribute to George Eyston who this year drives his Thunderbolt on Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, at a speed of 536 km/h

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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.