Jettison Collection

United States Air Force - Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak 49-2430 FICON parasite, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, seen with the retractable nose hook extended

United States Air Force North American T-6G Texan 50-1279, buzz-number TA-279, (msn 168-443), at the USAF Museum storage compound at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Throwing Overboard All Inflammable Luxuries When a Battleship is Cleared for Action
STC359726 Throwing Overboard All Inflammable Luxuries When a Battleship is Cleared for Action, 1914-19 (litho) by English School

He Steers his Flight Aloft, incumbent on the dusky air that felt unusual weight. 1810 (etching)
3869782 He Steers his Flight Aloft, incumbent on the dusky air that felt unusual weight. 1810 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); (add.info)

Set Down Two, and Carry One. ?: Gladstone, the British Prime Minister
527705 Set Down Two, and Carry One.?: Gladstone, the British Prime Minister, in a quandary over which of the controversial Irish bills to jettison

Horsa glider to Normandy by G. H. Davis
Britains Horsa glider -- the mount which carried the airborne spearhead of invasion to Normandy on D-Day, Second World War

Set Down Two, and Carry One. ja: Gladstone, the British Prime Minister, in a quandary
Set Down Two, and Carry One.ja: Gladstone, the British Prime Minister, in a quandary over which of the controversial Irish bills to jettison. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch, London, 3 April 1886

First Space Shuttle launch C014 / 4704
First Space Shuttle launch. First launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia, showing the two solid rocket boosters after being jettisoned

MSG weather satellite launch, artwork

INTEGRAL satellite launch, artwork

MetOp weather satellite launch, artwork

ATV orbital separation, artwork

ATV launch, artwork

Ariane 5 payload deployment, artwork. This is the second stage of an Ariane 5 rocket, being used to deploy two satellites (one inside carrier)

Herschel orbital separation, artwork. The Herschel Space Observatory (left) was launched into space on 14 May 2009 by an Ariane 5 rocket

Mars Express launch, artwork. This European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was launched on 2 June 2003 on a Soyuz-FG rocket

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"Jettison: A Journey of Discarding and Progress" Embarking on a historical voyage, the Horsa glider to Normandy by G. H. Davis symbolizes the beginning of our exploration into the concept of jettisoning. Just as this glider soared through the skies with purpose, we find ourselves delving into various instances where letting go became essential. Intriguingly, the United States Air Force - Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak showcases how even advanced technology requires shedding unnecessary weight for optimal performance. Similarly, the United States Air Force North American T-6G Texan 50-1279 teaches us that leaving behind excess baggage can lead to greater heights. The phrase "Throwing Overboard All Inflammable Luxuries When a Battleship is Cleared for Action" resonates deeply in our minds as it epitomizes prioritizing necessities over indulgences during critical times. This sentiment echoes throughout history, including an etching from 1810 depicting a pilot navigating through unfamiliar territories burdened by unusual weight. Examining political scenarios, we encounter Gladstone, the British Prime Minister faced with tough decisions in both Set Down Two and Carry One? and its Japanese counterpart Set Down Two and Carry One. ja: Gladstone. . These situations exemplify how leaders must make difficult choices by relinquishing certain burdens to move forward effectively. Transitioning into space exploration, we witness groundbreaking events like the First Space Shuttle launch C014 / 4704 which required meticulous planning to ensure successful jettisoning at crucial stages. The launches of MSG weather satellite, INTEGRAL satellite (thrice), and MetOp weather satellite further emphasize humanity's ability to shed limitations while reaching for celestial frontiers. Through these captivating examples spanning across time and disciplines, we grasp that jettisoning represents not only physical actions but also metaphorical ones – shedding what hinders progress, embracing growth.