Shortly Collection (#2)

Handley Page HPR. 7 Dart-Herald G-AODE
Handley Page HPR.7 Dart-Herald G-AODE (msn 1), the first prototype Herald, seen during a photo-shoot rendezvous with an HP Victor

Vespers
This painting depicts a following of religious figures wearing black robes for vespers, a service of evening prayer. The cathedral of St

NZAI CT-4A Airtrainer ZK-DTJ
NZ Aerospace Industries CT/4A Airtrainer ZK-DTJ (msn 011), fresh off the production line, sold to the Royal Thai air force, shortly afterward. Date: 1974

Douglas RB-66B Destroyer 53-0431
Douglas RB-66B-DL Destroyer 53-0431 (MSN 44312) was on display at Florence Air and Missile Museum. Museum closed and aircraft was scrapped in 1998 or shortly thereafter. Date: circa 1980

Boeing TB-29A Superfortress 44-61748 it??s Hawg Wild (msn), shortly after her delivery flight to the imperial War Museum at Duxford. Date: circa 1982

Kaman HH-43F Huskie 59-1583 (msn 64), shortly after disposal to Allied Aircraft Sales. On the civil registry, this helicopter was used for flying crane duties until it exploded in mid-air when

McDonnell F-101B Voodoo 58-0282 (msn 654), shortly after arrival at Ailes Anciennes Toulouse, on Toulouse - Blagnac airport. Date: circa 1990

Nord 1101 Noralpha F-BORO (msn 180), at Moulins, France on 28 July 1990. (The Noralpha is a French developed version of the wartime Messerschmitt Me 208, which was placed into production in France)

Beagle Pup 150 G-AXDU
Beagle B.121 Series 2 Pup 150 G-AXDU (msn B121-048), at Shoreham, shortly after the 1969 Paris Air Show, where it carried the airshow serial 482'. Date: 1969

Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander G-BDLN (msn 492), at the SBAC Farnborough Air-Show, held between 5-12 September 1976. Operated by the Malawi Police Air Wing as 7Q-YAZ, this aircraft was short-lived

Rome - Italy - Arch of Titus
Colour lantern slide of stone Roman arch.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. The Arch of Titus is a 1st-century honorific arch[1] located on the Via Sacra, Rome

Photographic portrait of Noel Coward (1899-1973), the English playwright, actor and composer, in 1942, shortly after the release of In Which We Serve'. Date: c.1942

King Ferdinand I of Romania
Ruler of Romania, King Ferdinand I (1865-1927), published shortly after he broke his country's neutrality to side with the Allies during the First World War

Lord Palmerston (1784-1865)
Engraving of Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston, the English Statesman, published shortly after his death. Date: 1865

Sir Augustus Clifford Iln Import 21 Dec 07 1st
sir, augustus, clifford, iln, import, 21, dec, 07, 1st, baronet, engraved, shortly, death, served, royal, navy, admiral, usher, black, rod, parliament, great, britain, the, of, and, in, as, 10218611

Lord Chelmsford
Sir Frederick Thesiger, Lord Chelmsford (1794 - 1878), English politician and lawyer, published shortly after his death. Chelmsford twice served as Chancellor of the Exchequer

Republican Submarine B. 6 off Corunna; Spanish Civil War, 1
Photograph showing the Republican Government's submarine B.6 on the surface, viewed from the deck of the Nationalist cruiser Velasco, off Corunna, 10th September 1936

Refugees from Irun come ashore at Hendaye; Spanish Civil War
Photograph showing a group of refugees from the Spanish city of Irun, coming ashore onto the French beach at Hendaye, shortly after Spanish Nationalist forces had captured their home-town, 1936

Robert O'Hara Burke (1820 - 1861), Irish explorer, pictured shortly before his death in 1861. Burke had emigrated to Australia in 1853

The Sad News 1910
Clergyman announcing to the crowds outside Buckingham Palace the news that Edward VII had died shortly before midnight on May 6th, 1910

CARLO ALBERTO DIES
Shortly after the crushing defeat of the Piedmontese at Novara, Carlo Alberto dies and is succeeded by Vittorio Emanuele. Date: March 1849

Ann Spranger Barry as Sophonisba
ANN SPRANGER BARRY (1734 - 1801) the actress as Sophonisba in James Thomson's play of that name : she has just drunk (intentionally) a cup of poison and will shortly die, picturesquely. Date: 1778

GREYFRIARS BOBBY
A memorial fountain and statue of this famously faithful dog was erected in the Edinburgh graveyard by Baroness Burdett- Coutts, noted philanthropist, shortly after his death. Date: Bobby died 1872

FRANCOIS DE PARIS DIES
FRANCOIS DE PARIS on his deathbed : shortly after this, miracles will take place at his tomb in the cemetery of Saint-Medard, Paris. Date: 1690 - 1727

WOLSEY
CARDINAL THOMAS WOLSEY (1475? - 1530), English prelate and statesman, arriving at Leicester Abbey shortly before his death

Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) German composer: shortly before his death

ROBERT BROWNING the English poet shortly before his death 1812 - 1889

LOUIS XIV AS A BOY
LOUIS XIV, shortly after the death of his father, presides over the Parlement de Paris Date: May 1643

Tennyson and nurse
Alfred lord Tennyson (1809 - 1892) the Poet Laureate walking with his nurse on Freshwater Downs in 1891, shortly before his death Date:

FRANCIS ASSISI
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI (1182 - 1226), blessing the town of Assisi shortly before his death

Airbus Voyager KC. 3 EC-135 - MRTT016 - ZZ334
Royal Air Force - Airbus Voyager KC.3 EC-135 / MRTT016 / ZZ334 (msn 1033, A330-243MRTT), at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 18 July 2011, shortly before delivery to the RAF

Cessna OA-37B Dragonfly 70-1293 (MSN 43308), at Kellogg Regional Airport, Battle Creek, Michigan, shortly before moving to Hurlburt Field Memorial Air Park, Florida. Date: circa 1995

Eurocopter EC135P2 SE-HPR - 8-0950
Rikspolisstyrelsen - Eurocopter EC135P2 SE-HPR - 8-0950 (msn 0189), shortly after delivery in 2001. (Rikspolisstyrelsen - Swedish National Police) Date: 2001

DDE-90019259
Botswana, Africa. Shortly after leaving mother, baby zebra is stolen and killed by lioness. Date: 14/05/2008

DDE-90019260
Botswana, Africa. Shortly after leaving mother, baby zebra is stolen and killed by lioness. Date: 14/05/2008

Samuel Rogers, from a portrait taken shortly before his death (engraving)
3636704 Samuel Rogers, from a portrait taken shortly before his death (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Rogers)

Garraways Coffee-House, from a sketch taken shortly before its demolition (engraving)
3636316 Garraways Coffee-House, from a sketch taken shortly before its demolition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garraways Coffee-House)

The Four Swans Inn, taken shortly before its demolition (engraving)
607611 The Four Swans Inn, taken shortly before its demolition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Swans Inn)

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XV410
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV410, of No.23 Squadron, on the line at RAF Wattisham with the Hawks of the Red Arrows

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Deep in the Heart of Texas
The caption on the postcard is Deep in the heart of Texas. During the war tens of thousands of Americans came to the UK and things American became very popular

St Gotthard Railway tunnel, Switzerland
19th century vintage photograph: St Gotthard Railway tunnel, Switzerland, shortly after completion

Jacobs Island
View of Folly ditch, Jacobs Island. Jacobs Island was a notorious slum in Bermondsey, London, in the 19th century, located on the south bank of the River Thames

Oxford Market
A view of Oxford Market shortly before its demolition around 1880. A small arcaded building east of Great Portland Street, built in 1721. Date: 1875

Whitehall, from the River, from a copy by Smith of a view taken shortly after the fire (engraving)
3636575 Whitehall, from the River, from a copy by Smith of a view taken shortly after the fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitehall)

View of East Berlin taken from The Brandenburg Gate photograph taken shortly before the construction of The Berlin Wall Date: circa 1960

Safety first! New road regulations shortly to be introduced to ensure the safety and comfort of pedestrians (litho)
1090694 Safety first! New road regulations shortly to be introduced to ensure the safety and comfort of pedestrians (litho) by Robinson

American paratroop, hunting snipers in St. Mere Eglise, firing a volley into a church tower, used by German soldiers as an observation post

The entry of American paratroops into St. Mere Eglise, Normandy, shortly after D-Day, 6th June 1944. Date: June 1944

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"Moments Captured: A Glimpse into History's Short-lived Stories" HMS Hermes (R12): Sailing the seas, this mighty ship left a lasting legacy in the hearts of its crew, even though her journey was cut short. Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, 1845: Bravery and determination defined his character as he led his crew through treacherous waters, their adventure tragically ending too soon. Admiral Nelson and Captain Hardy during Trafalgar: In a fleeting moment amidst battle, these two heroes forged an unbreakable bond that would be remembered for generations to come. The 24-hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill, 1892: Cyclists pushed themselves to the limit in this exhilarating race against time - a testament to human endurance within a brief span of hours. Tatler front cover: Duchess of York and Princess Elizabeth: Graceful elegance captured on film; their regal presence momentarily graced the pages before being replaced by new faces. American Indians. Sitting Bull, Chief of the Sioux: A symbol of resistance and strength among Native Americans whose life was abruptly halted but continues to inspire future generations. Captain Sir John Franklin (1786-1847): His adventurous spirit led him into uncharted territories where fate awaited him with open arms - forever etching his name in history's annals. Queen Victoria and children in mourning at Windsor: Even monarchs experience sorrow; this poignant image captures a tender moment shared during a period marked by brevity and grief. The Death of Ellen Bright at Wombwells Menagerie, 1850: Tragedy struck under the big top as spectators witnessed an untimely end to young Ellen's life—a reminder that joy can quickly turn into sorrow when least expected. HMS Implacable, 1920.