Swift Collection (page 6)

Comper CLA. 7 Swift G-ABUU
Comper CLA.7 Swift G-ABUU of the Tiger Club. Date: circa 1960

Royal Air Force - Supermarine Swift F Mk. 3
Royal Air Force - A Supermarine Swift F Mk.3 on the Engine-running de-tuner pan at the South Marston Vickers-Supermarine factory near Swindon

Comper C. L. A. 7 Swift G-ABUS
Comper C.L.A. 7 Swift G-ABUS, race Number 41, flown by A.L. Cole and David Ogilvy in the 1956 Grosvenor Trophy Race at Baginton (Coventry Airport), achieving second place. Date: 1956

The Punishment Inflicted on Lemuel Gulliver, December 1726. Creator: William Hogarth
The Punishment Inflicted on Lemuel Gulliver, December 1726

Common swift, Apus apus.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his own Natural History of British Birds, London, 1794-1819

Pond in spring
The pond in spring, with wild flowers, blossom and a swooping swift. Date: 1885

FALL / ENGLISH SETTER / 1958
SHOW CHAMPION SHIPLAKE SWIFT Owned by English. Date: 1958

FALL / ENGLISH SETTER / 1959
SHOW CHAMPION SHIPLAKE SWIFT Owned by English. Head study. Date: 1959

SWIFTS HANDWRITING
Letter from Jonathan Swift to Martha Blount. Date: 1727

JOSEPH ADDISON - handwriting
Letter from the editor of The Spectator to the writer Jonathan Swift Date: 18th century

CHICAGO STOCKYARD
Cattle awaiting slaughter in the Union Stock Yards, Chicago - note the boards for Armour and Swift Date: 1915

Riley Turbo Skyliner N416SA (msn 14060) Built in 1954 as de Havilland Heron 2 and exported to Turkey as TC-HAT. Converted to Riley Turbo Skyliner ca 1977

Supermarine Swift F. 1 WJ965 2nd production prototype
Supermarine Swift F.1 WJ965 2nd production prototype Date: circa 1952

Comper CLA. 7 Swift G-ABTC
Comper CLA.7 Swift G-ABTC at Shoreham on 21 April 1974 Date: 1974

Swift - G-ABTC
Comper C.L.A.7 Swift - G-ABTC. Date: 1970s

Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan, Blackburn Swift
Blackburn Swift Mk.II (foreground) dropping a torpedo, with a Sopwith T.1 Cuckoo (background). William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC

Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan, Blackburn Swift
Blackburn Swift Mk.II (foreground) dropping a torpedo, with a Sopwith T.1 Cuckoo in the background. William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC

Gulliver leaves Lilliput, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver leaves Lilliput, lantern slide, late 19th century....when all was prepared, I sent to receive his majestys commands, and to take my leave

Gulliver is granted his freedom, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver is granted his freedom, lantern slide, late 19th century. The emperor himself, in person, did me the honour to be by at the whole ceremony

Gulliver listens to a Lilluputian reading a proclamation, lantern slide, late 19th century. A scene from " Gullivers Travels" by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726

Gulliver is measured for a suit of clothes, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver is measured for a suit of clothes, lantern slide, late 19th century. It was likewise ordered, that three hundred tailors should make me a suit of clothes

Gulliver with the Lilliputians, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver with the Lilliputians, lantern slide, late 19th century. A scene from " Gullivers Travels" by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726

Gulliver at the royal palace of the Lilliputians, lantern slide, late 19th century....I got into the inmost court; and, lying down upon my side

The Lilluputians climb on Gulliver, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The Lilluputians climb on Gulliver, lantern slide, late 19th century. A scene from " Gullivers Travels" by Jonathan Swift, first published in 1726

Gulliver frees the ringleaders of an attack against him, lantern slide, late 19th century....I set him gently on the ground, and away he ran

Gulliver is tied up by the Lilliputians, lantern slide, late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Gulliver is tied up by the Lilliputians, lantern slide, late 19th century. I attempted to rise, but was not able to stir: for, as I happened to lie on my back

The Lilliputians convey the sleeping Gulliver to their city, lantern slide, late 19th century. Fifteen hundred of the emperors largest horses, each about four inches and a half high

Swift, (1667-1745), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Swift, (1667-1745), 1830. Jonathan Swift (1667-1745) Anglo-Irish satirist, essayist and political pamphleteer for the Whigs then the Tories who attended Trinity College, Dublin

Supermarine Swift F-1
Brand-New RAF Royal Airforce Supermarine Swift F-1S Parked in a Row at Waterbeach in 1954 Date: 1954

Supermarine Swift
RAF Royal Airforce Supermarine Swift

Comper CLA-7 Swift
Advert for the Comper Swift Light-Aircraft in 1934 Date: 1934

Jonathan Swift, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Jonathan Swift, (1933). Portrait of Anglo-Irish clergyman, satirist and poet Jonathan Swift (1667-1746), author of " Gullivers Travels"

Ha penny Bridge, Dublin City, Co Dublin, Ireland

Peterborough House, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Peterborough House, (c1878). View of Peterborough House in Fulham, (now part of south-west London). The house (originally called Brightwells, or Rightwells)

Great dusky swift (Cypseloides senex) flock in front of Iguazu falls, Brazil / Argentina
Great dusky swift (Cypseloides senex) flock in front of Iguazu falls, Brazil/Argentina, from the Brazilian side. September

Swift competing in the MCC Lands End Trial, Beggars Roost, Devon, 1929. Artist: Bill Brunell
Swift 1190 cc. Place: Beggars Roost, Exmoor. M.C.C. Lands End Trial. Date: 29/30.3.29

Swift of JF Smeaton competing in the MCC Exeter Trial, Ibberton Hill, Dorset, 1930
Swift Vehicle Reg. No. YX8637. Event Entry No: 178. Driver: J.F. Smeaton. No award. Place: Ibberton Hill, Dorset. M.C.C. Exeter Trial. Date: 26/27.12.30

Swift car taking part in a motoring trial, c1920s(?) Artist: Bill Brunell
Swift c.1914 Event Entry No: 11. Place: Unidentified Trial

Asia, Japan, Rausu, Stellar Eagle with Fish in Talons

Europe, Iceland, North Iceland, Godafoss, Falls of the Gods. Enormous amounts of water make these falls spectacular

Portrait of Jonathan Swift (1667-1745). Private Collection

Gulliver and the Lilliputians. Artist: Vibert, Jehan-Georges (1840-1902)
Gulliver and the Lilliputians. Private Collection

Jonathan Swift, Anglo-Irish clergyman, satirist and poet. Swift (1667-1746) was the author of Gullivers Travels, Battle of the Books and A Tale of the Tub. (Colorised black and white print)

For Yuletide - Our Grandpaters Noel by Higgins Swift, 1917. Artist: Soldan & Co
For Yuletide - Our Grandpaters Noel by Higgins Swift, 1917. Image printed with Mander Brothers inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXIV. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1917]

Part of a letter from Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, early 18th century, (1840). Part of a letter from the Right Honorable Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, to Jonathan Swift

Extract of a letter from Lord Halifax to Dean Swift, with promises of promotion, 1709, (1840). Artist: Charles Montague
Extract of a letter from Lord Halifax to Dean Swift, with promises of promotion, 1709, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents

Part of a letter from John Gay to Dean Swift, c1728, (1840). Artist: John Gay
Part of a letter from John Gay to Jonathan Dean Swift, describing the success of the Beggars Opera, c1728, (1840). Illustration from Historical

Extract from Dean Swifts journal, addressed to Mrs Dingley, 1712, (1840). Artist: Jonathan Swift
Extract from Jonathan Dean Swifts journal, addressed to Mrs Dingley, 1712, (1840). The letter contains an account of the duel between the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Mohun

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"Captivating Swiftness: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" As common swifts gracefully soar overhead in Wiltshire, UK, during a balmy June day, one cannot help but be captivated by their agility. This digital composite image transports us into a world where these magnificent creatures dominate the skies. Just like Gulliver in Lilliput, we are reminded of the power of perspective. The tiny Swift Apus apus holds its own amidst giants, showcasing its resilience and adaptability. In another realm altogether, Fortunio Matania's depiction of female munitions workers reminds us that swiftness is not limited to flight alone. These women exemplify the determination and efficiency required during times of war. HMS Swift emerges from history as a British destroyer leader during World War I. Its name symbolizes both speed and strength - qualities necessary for success on tumultuous seas. Swift Several in flight showcase the beauty of unity as they navigate through vast expanses together. Their synchronized movements leave us in awe of nature's wonders. The Grey-rumped Tree Swift takes our breath away with its elegance as it effortlessly glides through dense foliage. It serves as a reminder that swiftness can also be found within serene environments. At Farmoor Reservoir in Oxon-UK, we witness yet again the mesmerizing sight of swifts soaring freely against an open sky backdrop. Their presence ignites our imagination and fills us with wonderment. Recalling scenes from Gulliver's Travels once more, we envision Lilliputians sneezing at incredible speeds – an amusing testament to how even small beings possess remarkable quickness when faced with unexpected circumstances. Returning to Farmoor Reservoir once more, this time alongside Gulliver himself amongst Blefuscudians; we are transported back into Jonathan Swift's literary masterpiece where size becomes irrelevant compared to the boundless potential of the human mind.