Escorts Collection

Religion / Egypt / Nephthys
A funerary deity, she mourns the Pharaoh when he dies, and escorts him into the Underworld

1930s RAF biplane diving with the engine still running
Republic P-47D-25-RE Thunderbolts of the 82nd Squadron 78th Fighter Group, 66th Fighter Wing, escorting Boeing B-176-25-VE Fortress Bomber over the Continent in 1945. Date: 1945

WW2 - Life onboard a corvette escort at sea - the ILN special artist C E Turner accompanied the vessel around various UK ports accompanying a merchant fleet. 1941

Turkey. Escort of a provincial governor Pasha. Engraving
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Escort of a provincial governor Pasha (higher rank in the Ottoman political and military system). Engraving by Lemaitre, Lalaisse and Montaut

The escort of the Magi (chromolitho)
964174 The escort of the Magi (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The escort of the Magi (l Escorte des Rois Mages), a 14th-century Italian depiction

An impromptu audience with the Prime Minister (colour litho)
2777691 An impromptu audience with the Prime Minister (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An impromptu hearing with the Prime Minister)

WW2 - Orders by means of the Ardente Loud Hailer
Captain to Captain - The Commander of a Corvette at Sea giving orders by means of the Ardente " Loud Hailer, " which has a remarkable Acoustic Range 1941

WW2 - Destroyer escorting large convoy - Atlantic
WW2 - A Royal Navy Destroyer escorting a large convoy through the German counter-blockade - The Battle of the Atlantic. Date: 1941

Shows of oriental magnificence (colour litho)
2777690 Shows of oriental magnificence (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shows of oriental magnificence)

British troops crossing the English Channel to travel to France (colour litho)
2783946 British troops crossing the English Channel to travel to France (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emperor Napoleon escorted to King William by Prince Bismarck on the morning after the Battle of Sedan (litho)
961063 Emperor Napoleon escorted to King William by Prince Bismarck on the morning after the Battle of Sedan (litho) by Camphausen

With the Nile Expedition, a Daily Scene on the Way to the Front (litho)
1042237 With the Nile Expedition, a Daily Scene on the Way to the Front (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Nile Expedition)

The Queens Reception at Buckingham Palace on Monday, 21 June, Her Majestys Prime Minister kissing her Hand (engraving)
1597579 The Queens Reception at Buckingham Palace on Monday, 21 June, Her Majestys Prime Minister kissing her Hand (engraving) by English School

The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses, and what came of it (engraving)
1047394 The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses, and what came of it (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventures of Two Runaway Horses)

A Avro Anson of Coastal Command working in cooperation with two convoy escorts hunt down a German U-Boat in the Western Approaches in the spring of 1940

Group of Oiran, high class escorts, Japan, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

A Gloster Javelin F(AW)4 XA730 escorts a Vautour
A Gloster Javelin F(AW)4, XA730, escorts a Vautour

Cartoon, Two precautions are better than one, WW1
Cartoon, Two precautions are better than one. A rich and fashionable young woman goes out with two escorts, a rich Swedish man and a rich Dutchman

Dornier Do X (forward view) aloft with escorts

Boeing B-17F formation with escorts

Comparative ranges of fighter aircraft by G. H. Davis
The speed and power of fighter craft during the Second World War: comparisons of range. RAF and German bomber escorts: the difference between cruising range and fighting range. Date: 1941

New German air raid tactics by G. H. Davis
New German air raid tactics during the Second World War, forced upon them by RAF victories: huge fighter escorts for a few bombers. Date: 1940

SSZero escorts a convoy in 1918

Ali Ben Ahmed, the Last Caliph of Constantine, with his Entourage outside Constantine
XIR212507 Ali Ben Ahmed, the Last Caliph of Constantine, with his Entourage outside Constantine, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); 259x325 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

General Strike Food Convoy, May 1926
9th May 1926: An armoured car escorts spirit wagons through Aldgate, watched by interested bystanders during the General Strike

Hue, Vietnam - Chief of the Royal Guard and his Retinue Date: circa 1910s

Escort by Helen McKie - World War II
An old Chelsea Pensioner in his distinctive red uniform looks on aghast as a smart RAF airman escorts two pretty girls. Date: c.1940

Coronation. Coach Escorts - West Door Abbey
Coaches and escorts at West door of Abbey. Commonwealth Prime Ministers 1953

American Red Cross Workers watch a U-boat battle; Second Wor
Photograph showing a group of American Red Cross workers on board an Allied transport ship in a convoy, watching a battle between convoy escorts and a German submarine, 1944

Alva and Margaret
The duke of Alva, now governor of the Netherlands in the place of Margaret of Parma who has abdicated, escorts her out of the country

Jacobs Dream / Stothard
JACOBs VISION Jacobs dream of a ladder (staircase) to heaven with angels as escorts

Charlemagne Escorts Pope
Charlemagne escorts deposed Pope Leo III back to Rome where he demands that Leo & his accusers appear before him. Charlemagne is crowned Roman Emperor in 800

Italian Fur Advert
A smartly dressed gentleman escorts a lady whose elegant fur coat he bought for her at Diani, of Milano

Hotel Porter
A hotel porter escorts a woman (elegantly clad in a woollen afternoon ensemble by Jean Patou) to her taxi, an onerous task for which he will expect to be handsomely rewarded

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"Escorts: A Journey through Time, Culture, and Adventure" Embark on a captivating journey as we explore the diverse world of escorts, transcending boundaries of time and culture. From ancient Egypt to the turbulent 1930s RAF biplanes, from Turkey's provincial governor Pasha to World War II naval encounters - these hints offer glimpses into fascinating stories waiting to be unraveled. In the realm of religion, we encounter Nephthys, an enigmatic figure from Egyptian mythology whose presence resonates with mystery and intrigue. As our imagination soars high above in a 1930s RAF biplane diving with its engine still running, we are transported back in time to witness daring aviators pushing the limits of possibility. Traveling further eastward to Turkey, we find ourselves amidst an enchanting engraving depicting an escort accompanying a provincial governor Pasha. The scene unfolds before us like a vivid tableau capturing both power and elegance. The chaos of war emerges as World War II comes alive aboard a corvette escort at sea. Life onboard becomes a testament to resilience and camaraderie amidst treacherous waters. Meanwhile, another facet reveals itself through "Ladies of Pleasure, " inviting us into the colorful world of indulgence during 1781. Delving deeper into history's embrace, we stumble upon "The Escort of the Magi, " where chromolitho brings forth images that evoke wonderment surrounding this biblical tale. Our journey takes yet another twist as an impromptu audience with the Prime Minister unfolds before our eyes in vibrant color lithography. World War II continues its grip on our narrative as orders reverberate through Ardente Loud Hailers while destroyers valiantly protect large convoys crossing treacherous Atlantic waters. We then find ourselves immersed in caricatures depicting France's Revolution of 1848 - voila. La meilleure des republiques.