Images Dated 26th October 2012

Anglo-American political philosopher and writer. Paine, holding the scroll Rights of Man, defending measures taken in revolutionary France and appealing to the English to overthrow their monarchy and organize a republic. Contemporary English cartoon, 1792. More caption information available

THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809).
Anglo-American political philosopher and writer. Paine, holding the scroll Rights of Man, defending measures taken in revolutionary France and appealing to the English to overthrow their monarchy and organize a republic. Contemporary English cartoon, 1792. More caption information available

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A Farm in Dardagny; Une Ferme de Dardagny, c.1855-57 (oil on canvas)

827223 A Farm in Dardagny; Une Ferme de Dardagny, c.1855-57 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 40x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farm in Dardagny; Une Ferme de Dardagny. Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1855-57. 40 x 35cm.); Photo A© Christie's Images; French, out of copyright

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Lynx Mk9A Helicopter at Naval Air Facility El Centro, USA

A Lynx MK9A helicopter from 847 Naval Air Squadron, normally based at the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton in Somerset, conducts dust landings at Naval Air Facility El Centro, United States of America.
847 Naval Air Squadron were conducting Pre Deployment Training (PDT) and Mission Specific Training at the Naval Air Facility El Centro, California USA
In comparison to their predecessors, the Lynx Mk9As have increased fire power, more powerful engines, and the ability to operate all year in the harsh hot and high Afghan environment.
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