Armstrong Collection (#14)

LITTLE BIGHORN, 1876. Custers Last Fight. Oil on canvas by Cassilly Adams, 1885

Dave Moffitt (Armstrong) 2012 Junior Post-Classic MGP

GOLD MINING. Soldiers of an expedition commanded by Lieutenant Colonel George A. Custer discovering gold in the Black Hills of Dakota Territory in 1874

NATIVE AMERICAN RESERVATION. Muster Day, at the Agency. A peaceful display by Native American warriors on a reservation. Gouache and wash on paper by Paul Frenzeny, 1873-80

LITTLE BIGHORN, 1876. A symbolic depiction of the principals at the Battle of Little Bighorn, George A. Custer, Crazy Horse, and Sitting Bull

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Heavy Bomber - WWII Date: circa 1942

Pictured alongside an Armstrong Whitworth AW52 experimental tailless aircraft at Bagibnton Aerodrome are, from left, T.O.M

The Whitley Abbey factory of Sir W G Armstrong Whitworth
The Whitley Abbey factory of Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft Ltd in the 1920s

First prototype Hunting P56 Provost, WE522, was powered by an Armstrong Siddely Cheetah radial

The Armstrong Siddely Cheetah radial installation (starboard side) on the second prototype Hunting P56 Provost, WE530

Second prototype Hunting P56 Provost, WE530, was powered by an Armstrong Siddely Cheetah radial

First flight of the Armstrong Whitworth Ensign, G-ADSR

Cast of Magdalenian spearthrower from Bruniquel, France
Made of ivory and depicting two reindeer it is dated at 14, 000 years old. Held at The natural History Museum, London. Photo by Chris Stringer

The first Armstrong Whitworth AW27 Ensign, G-ADSR, for Imperial Airways at Hamble in 1937

Custer before he went to West Point, holding a picture of the girl he never married: oil over a daguerreotype, c1856
GEORGE A. CUSTER (1839-1876). Custer before he went to West Point, holding a picture of the girl he never married: oil over a daguerreotype, c1856

Three Armstrong Whitworth Atlas Is J9541 J9548 and J9549
Three Armstrong Whitworth Atlas Is, J9541, J9548 and J9549

Armstrong Whitworth Atlas trainer J9447
Armstrong Whitworth Atlas trainer, J9447

The second Armstrong Whitworth Atlas II G-ABKE
The second Armstrong Whitworth Atlas II, G-ABKE

A much modified Armstrong Whitworth Atlas I G-EBYF
A much modified Armstrong Whitworth Atlas I, G-EBYF

The first Armstrong Whitworth Atlas G-EBLK / J8675
The first Armstrong Whitworth Atlas, G-EBLK/J8675

The first Armstrong Whitworth Atlas G-EBLK
The first Armstrong Whitworth Atlas, G-EBLK

Armstrong Whitworth AW681 STOL military transport project

Armstrong Whitworth AW171 Narrow-delta wing aircraft to Spec ER 161T

The sole Blackburn L1 Bluebird I G-EBKD
The sole Blackburn L1 Bluebird I, G-EBKD, powered by an Armstrong Siddeley Genet I engine for the Lympne Trials in September 1926. Date: 1926

Miles M69 Marathon II VX231 was G-AHXU
Miles M69 Marathon, II, VX231 was G-AHXU, was powered by two Armstrong Siddeley Mamba turboprops

Armstrong Siddeleys chief test pilot Sqn Ldr Price-Owen
Armstrong Siddeleys chief test pilot, Sqn Ldr Price-Owen about to fly Boulton Paul Balliol T1, VL935, for the first time on 17 May 1948 at Bitteswell. Date: 1948

Armstrong Whitworth FK8 G-AUDE
Armstrong Whitworth FK8, G-AUDE, was part of the original QANTAS airmail fleet in 1922. Date: 1922

Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth AW15 Atalanta G-ABPI
Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth AW15 Atalanta, G-ABPI, Atalanta

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy I G-EBLF City of Glasgow
Armstrong Whitworth Argosy I, G-EBLF, City of Glasgow, of Imperial Airways

Armstrong Whitworth AW15 Atalanta view from cabin window

Armstrong Whitworth AW15 Atalanta crew on flightdeck

The Prince of Wales and Duke of Kent in Armstrong Whitworth Argosy I, G-EBLF, City of Glasgow, arriving from their tour of South America at Smiths Lawn, Windsor Great Park

Avro 504K H2972 powered by Armstrong Siddeley Lynx radial
Avro 504K, H2972, powered by an Armstrong Siddeley Lynx radial

Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle

Douglas Dakota IV KJ839
Douglas Dakota IV, KJ839, fitted with two Armstrong Siddeley Mamba turboprops

Armstrong Whitworth AW52 TS36ja
Armstrong Whitworth AW52, TS36ja

Armstrong Whitworth AW52 TS368 at Farnborough
Armstrong Whitworth AW52, TS368, at Farnborough, September 1948. Date: 1948

Armstrong Whitworth AW52G tailless glider

Three RAF Armstrong Whitworth AW660 Argosy CMk1s on the ramp, including XN847

The first Armstrong Whitworth AW660 Argosy CMk1 XN814
The first Armstrong Whitworth AW660 Argosy CMk1, XN814, of the RAF

Three Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy Series 100s

Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy Series 100 G-APRN
Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy Series 100, G-APRN, in the markings of Riddle Airlines although it was delivered to BEA. The aircraft is taking off en route to the Paris Air Show

Second Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy Series 100 G-APRL
The second Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy Series 100, G-APRL

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley VII of 612 Squadron takes off from Iceland. A censor has painted out the wing and fuselage ASV aerials

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley I K7202 at Airwork
Armstrong Whitworth Whitley I, K7202, at Airwork

Three Armstrong Whitworth AW27 Ensigns of Imperial Airways at Croydon Airport including G-ADSR and G-ADSU, Euterpe

Armstrong Whitworth AW27 Ensign G-ADSU Euterpe
Armstrong Whitworth AW27 Ensign, G-ADSU, Euterpe, of Imperial Airways at Croydon Airport

Armstrong Whitworth AW55 Apollo G-AIYN / VX220
Armstrong Whitworth AW55 Apollo, G-AIYN/ VX220

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"Armstrong: A Legacy of Exploration and Innovation" From the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber in the Second World War to Neil Armstrong's iconic footprint on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission, the name "Armstrong" has become synonymous with groundbreaking achievements. In 1939, the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley Bomber took to the skies, playing a crucial role in defending nations during one of history's darkest periods. Its strength and reliability were unmatched, symbolizing Armstrong's commitment to excellence even in times of adversity. Fast forward three decades later, and another Armstrong would make history. On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong became immortalized as he stepped onto the lunar surface. His footprints forever marked mankind's first steps on an extraterrestrial world—a giant leap for humanity that still captivates our imagination today. But before that historic moment came Apollo 11's launch—an awe-inspiring spectacle that ignited dreams of reaching for the stars within us all. The sheer power unleashed by those engines was a testament to Armstrong's dedication to pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers. Beyond space exploration, it also left its mark on aviation with passenger planes like Imperial—offering comfort and luxury while soaring through the sky. It exemplified how innovation could elevate travel experiences for people around the world. The image of Buzz Aldrin standing proudly on the Moon encapsulates not only his own achievement but also reflects Neil Armstrong and their spacecraft Eagle—their journey intertwined inextricably as they ventured into uncharted territory together. And who can forget those iconic bootprints imprinted upon lunar soil? Each step taken by these brave astronauts represented mankind's insatiable curiosity and determination to explore beyond what was once thought possible—a true testament to human resilience underpinned by technology developed by companies like Armstong Siddeley Sapphire. Even closer to home lies Bamburgh Castle, a symbol of strength and endurance standing tall against the test of time.