Armstrong Collection (#19)

British Vickers Vildebeest biplane on an airfield
A British Vickers Vildebeest biplane on an airfield. It first flew in 1928, and was still in use at the beginning of the Second World War. Date: circa late 1920s

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy aeroplane
The Armstrong Whitworth " Argosy" aeroplane, a three-engined cabin biplane carrying 20 passengers, two pilots and a steward. Date: circa 1936

GATLING GUN / / ILN / 1872
GATLING GUN Breech loading field artillery machine gun manufactured by Sir William Armstrong and Co. Date: 1872

Ammunition / Woolwich / 1862
Casting shot and shell for 100-pounder Armstrong guns at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich, London Date: 1862

Armstrong Gun-Maker / 1862
The finishing touches are applied by lathe to a 100 pounder Armstrong gun at the Woolwich Arsenal, London Date: 1862

SPACE: APOLLO 11. President Richard M. Nixon applauds astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Buzz Aldrin in the quarantine trailer, 1969

Apollo 11 lunar module, computer artwork
Apollo 11 lunar module. Computer artwork of Apollo 11s lunar module LM-5 Eagle. Apollo 11 was the first manned lunar landing mission, touching down at 20:17 UTC (universal time) on 20th July 1969

Apollo moon landing. Computer artwork of an Apollo lunar module landing on the Moon. The Apollo program ran from 1961-1975 and led to six successful moon landings

Artwork of Apollo 11 lunar module on the moon
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Lunar landscape, Apollo 11 photograph
Lunar landscape, Apollo 11 orbital photograph. NASAs Apollo 11 was the first mission to put a man on the Moon, in July 1969

Apollo spacecraft, artwork
After firing its engine on the lunar far side the spacecraft accelerates and leaves the gravity field of the Moon. In this picture the Apollo command

Steam electricity
During the 1840Ôé¼Ôäós, at Cramlington Colliery, Seghill(Sedgehill), Newcastle on Tyne, a workman found that when he acidentally put his hand in a high-pressure jet of steam escaping from a

Apollo lunar landing module. This is a training version of the landing module, on display at Mission Control in Houston, Texas, USA

GEORGE A. CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Song sheet cover, 1876
GEORGE A.CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Song sheet cover, 1876

GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Custers Last Charge: lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

LOUIS ARMSTRONG (1900-1971). American jazz musician. Photographed playing trumpet, 1953

BISMARCK: RAILROAD STATION. Northern Pacific Railroad station at Bismarck, Dakota Territory, where General George A. Custer detrained in 1873 enroute to his post at Fort Abraham Lincoln

Wedding of Princess Margaret, 1960
Marriage of Princess Margaret to Antony Armstrong-Jones which took place at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 1960. The couple are pictured with their bridesmaids smiling

The Australian Cricket Team who toured England to compete for the Ashes in 1909

Ensign Air Liner and Empire flying boat
Poster advertising the Ensign air liner for European services, now being built by the Armstrong Whitworth company, and the Empire flying boat built by Short Brothers

Two ladies and their Armstrong Siddeley car parked at the roadside

Elderly couple and their Armstrong Siddeley car
An elderly couple standing alongside their black shiny Armstrong Siddeley car

Armstrong Siddeley
Two ladies (one seated on the running board) next to a 1.7 Litre Armstrong Siddeley

Policeman and parked late 1920s cars
A Policeman walks past two parked cars, a Austin 10 Drop Head Coupe & 1939 Armstrong Siddeley (right)

Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey - Imperial barge
Sultan Mehmed V Reshad of Turkey (1844 - 1918) with his sons in an imperial barge returning to the Old Palace, with the more modern barge standing off in distance (see below)

Australian Cricket Team 1909, W.J. Whitty, A. Cotter, Roger Hartigan, V. Ransford, Warren Bardsley, H. Carter, P.A. M Alister, V. Trumper, A.J. Hopkins, M.A. Noble, Frank Laver, W.W. Armstrong, J.A

Australian Cricket Team 1905
Australian Cricket Team visiting England in 1905, D.R.A. Gehrs, S.E. Gregory, F. Laver, W.W. Armstrong, W.P.Howell, A. Cotter, J.J. Kelly, J. Darling, V. Trumper, C.E. McLeod, P.M. Newland, A.J

Newcastle - Swing Bridge and High Level Bridge
The High Level Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne (rear). Designed by Robert Stephenson and built between 1847 and 1849, it is the first major example of a wrought iron tied arch or bow-string girder

Aircraft Production Line at Coventry; Second World War, 1939
Photograph showing a shed full of Whitley bomber wings at the Armstrong Whitworth works in Coventry, Britain, 1939. The wings, 84 foot in length from tip to tip, were being built up stage by stage

A Bastuto Witch Doctor
A sketch made from a photograph by Mr F. Armstrong. The Witch Doctor pictured is said to be highly regarded within his tribe

W W Arstrong - Cricketer
Warwick W Armstrong - Australian Test all-rounder

SS Sampo, 1898
Photograph of Steamship Sampo a newly constructed ice-breaker, built by Armstrong, Whitworth and Co. for the Senate of Finland, 1898

Armstrongs hydro-electric machine
Hydro-electric machine invented by William George Armstrong (1810-1900), later Baron Armstrong of Bamburgh and Cragside, in the 1840 s

Armstrong Whitworth 1936
This is the Armstrong Whitworth XXIII, prototype of the Whitley bomber : though relatively advanced, it will be obsolescent by the time war breaks out in 1939

Wm Armstrong / Fireplace
SIR WILLIAM GEORGE ARMSTRONG Baron Armstrong Engineer, inventor and arms manufacturer relaxing at home

Armstrong Gibbs
CECIL ARMSTRONG GIBBS musical composer known for his waltz Dusk, songs and settings of Walter de la Mare

Vickers-Armstrong Plane
Valiant B1, with Rolls Royce engines, maximum speed in excess of 600 mph

Vickers Tank Factory
Interior of Vickers-Armstrong tank factory

Archie Armstrong / Jester
ARCHIBALD ARMSTRONG (ARCHIE) Scottish court jester to James I and Charles I. Enjoyed royal favour and political influence until dismissed in 1637 for insulting Archbishop Laud

England, North umberland, Cragside Gardens & Estate. The autumn colours of woodland within the Cragside estate (National Trust)

England, Northumberland, Cragside Gardens & Estate. Cragside house located within the gardens of the Cragside estate (National Trust)

Leaving Work
Workmen leaving Armstrong Gunworks, in Newcastle, on a Saturday afternoon. Date: 1887

Landing at Schipol
An Armstrong Whitworth Argosy of Imperial Airways prepares to land at Schipol, the airport of Amsterdam

Passengers in Argosy
Passengers comfortably installed in an Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth Argosy air liner from Croydon to continental Europe

Armstrong Big Will Gun
Sir William Armstrongs 600- pounder shunt-gun Big Will tested at Shoeburyness against the Warrior floating target in the Thames

Sir William Armstrong
SIR WILLIAM GEORGE ARMSTRONG, Baron Armstrong Engineer, inventor and arms manufacturer

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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.