Armstrong Collection (page 3)

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The Elswick Works on the River Tyne, early 1900s

Royal Naval Exhibition 1891 - the electrically controlled boat

Royal Naval Exhibition 1891 - force of a 110 ton Elswick gun

Armstrong Whitworth Sea Slug, surface-to-air missile at the SBAC Farnborough airshow on 6 September 1958. Date: 1958

Supermarine Swift FR. 5 7712M - WK281
Royal Air Force Supermarine Swift FR.5 7712M / WK281. Built by Vickers Armstrong and delivered on 5 November 1956, WK281 joined No 79 Squadron at RAF Gutersloh

Armstrong Whitworth Sea hawk FGA. 6 XE390
Royal Navy - Armstrong Whitworth Sea hawk FGA.6 XE390 (msn AW6334), with Olive Green upper surfaces with white undersides as an Admiral's Barge of F.O.F.T. (Flag Officer Flying Training)

Douglas XB-43 44-61508
United Sates Air Force - Douglas XB-43 44-61508, first prototype produced using the static test XB-42 Mixmaster airframe, seen at Muroc Army Air Base (Edwards AFB / Armstrong Flight Research Center)

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 660 Argosy C. 1 XN855
Royal Air Force - Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy C.1 XN855 (msn 6759). Date: circa 1962

RMS Queen of Bermuda dressing table, Furness Line
OCEAN LINER: RMS Queen of Bermuda dressing table of the Furness Line built by Vickers Armstrong Ltd, Walker on Tyne, England

Percival P. 56 Mk. 1 WE530
Percival P.56 Mk.1 WE530, the second prototype of what became the Provost T.1, seen fitted with an Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah engine at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show from 5-10 September 1950 Date

WW2 - When The Bells Rang
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, When The Bells Rang, written by Anthony Armstrong and Bruce Graeme. The image shows the side profile of a soldier holding his bayonet rifle

Armstrong-Whitworth Road Roller, BD 7511
Armstrong-Whitworth Road Roller, regn. BD 7511, number 2. Built by Sir W G Armstrong Whitworth & Co Ltd in 1923, powered by a 5 Nhp compound steam engine. Seen at Hinkley on 2 September 1972

Handley Page Sapphire-Hastings TE583. The second Hastings prototype fitted with Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire turbojet engines in the outer engine nacelles for in-flight engine testing. Date: 1950

Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11 Buzz Aldrin photo
Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11, high gloss photo of Buzz Aldrin standing before the American Flag on the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission, hand signed by Buzz himself

Space Memorabilia - Joan Aldrin collection
Space Memorabilia - rare Apollo 11 signed first day cover, comes directly from the collection of Joan Aldrin. The Apollo 11 signed cover has a 10 cent First Man On The Moon postage stamp

Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11 first day cover
Space Memorabilia - rare Apollo 11 signed first day cover, comes directly from the collection of Joan Aldrin. The Apollo 11 signed cover has a 10 cent First Man On The Moon postage stamp

Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah, 9-cylinder air-cooled radial engine, at the Historic Aircraft museum on Southend Airport. Date: circa 1978

Henry Armstrong and Joe Louis, boxers
Henry Armstrong (1912-1988), also known as Henry Jackson Jr, and Joe Louis (1914-1981), also known as Joseph Louis Barrow

Advertisement for Armstrong Siddeley cars, showing woman standing by a car in front of a grand house. Mono photograph, with colour borders

Douglas XF5D-1 Skylancer NASA 802 (msn 4, ex Buaer number 142350), on display at the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum at Wapakoneta, Ohio. Date: circa 1980

Poster, Imperial Airways, England, Egypt, India (Armstrong Whitworth Argosy) Date: circa 1925

Piper PA-23 Aztec E G-BATX
Piper PA-23-250 Aztec E G-BATX (msn 27-4832), at Castle Donington-East Midlands Airport in June 1976. An Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy 101 G-APRN (msn 6654)

Armstrong Whitworth Meteor TT. 20 WD610
Royal Navy - Armstrong Whitworth Meteor TT.20 WD610. The TT.20 was a target-tug conversion from surplus NF.11 night-fighters. Date: circa 1958

Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF. 14
Royal Radar Establishment - Armstrong Whitworth Meteor NF.14 WS838, at RAF Leuchars on 21 April 1970. Date: 1970

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy C. 1 XR139
Royal Air Force - Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy C.1 XR139 (msn 6794), of No.267 Squadron, at the Biggin Hill Air Fair in May 1964. Date: 1964

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy T. 2 9Q-COA
(ex Royal Air Force) Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy T.2 9Q-COA Jason (msn 6791, ex XR136), of O.R.A.S. (Otrag Range Air Services) at East Midlands Airport, in November 1977

Louis Armstrong Daniel 1901 1971 Nicknamed Nickname
louis, armstrong, daniel, 1901, 1971, nicknamed, nickname, satchmo, american, black, man, jazz, trumpet, trumpeter, cornet, player, music, musician, performer, entertainer, singer, popular, waving

Scene in Woolwich Arsenal, London showing an armstrong gun being made. This gun was introduced into the British Army in 1859

Grumman X-29A NASA 049 - 82-0049
Grumman X-29A NASA 049 / 82-0049 (msn 2), on display at the Armstrong Flight Research Center on Edwards Air Force Base. Date: circa 1998

Northrop HL-10 NASA 804 (msn 1). on display at the entrance to the Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base. Date: circa 2000

Bell X-1E 46-603 (msn 0002), on display in front of the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center headquarters building at Edwards Air Force Base, California

Steve Tonkin Armstrong 1981 Junior TT
Steve Tonkin (Armstrong) at Creg ny Baa, 1981 Junior TT

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley, WWII aircraft by A.F.D. Bannister

Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and ireland, born 1599
6338621 Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and ireland, born 1599, began reign 1653 and beheaded 1658 by Armstrong

John Stoddart (Armstrong) 1981 Southern 100

John Sioddart (Armstrong) 1981 Southern 100
John Sioddart (Armstrong) at Iron Gate, 1981 Southern 100

Chas Mortimer (Armstrong) 1983 Junior TT
Chas Mortimer (Armstrong) on Ballaugh Bridge, 1983 Junior TT

Ian Newton (Armstrong) 1986 Junior TT
Ian Newton (Armstrong) at Governors Bridge, 1986 Junior TT

Portrait of King George the Second, King George II of England, born 1683, began reign 1727 and died 1760
6338633 Portrait of King George the Second, King George II of England, born 1683, began reign 1727 and died 1760 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King George the Second)

Portrait of King James the First, King James I of England, born 1566, began reign 1603 and died 1625
6338617 Portrait of King James the First, King James I of England, born 1566, began reign 1603 and died 1625 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King James the First)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England, Elizabeth the First, born 1533, began reign 1558 and died 1603
6338615 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I of England, Elizabeth the First, born 1533, began reign 1558 and died 1603 by Armstrong

Portrait of King Henry the Sixth, Henry VI of England, born 1421, began reign 1422 and died 1471
6338600 Portrait of King Henry the Sixth, Henry VI of England, born 1421, began reign 1422 and died 1471 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Sixth)

Portrait of King Henry the Fifth, Henry V of England, born 1388, began reign 1413 and died 1422
6338598 Portrait of King Henry the Fifth, Henry V of England, born 1388, began reign 1413 and died 1422 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Fifth)

Portrait of King George the Third, King George III of England, born 1738, began reign 1760 and died 1820
6338634 Portrait of King George the Third, King George III of England, born 1738, began reign 1760 and died 1820 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King George the Third)

Portrait of King Charles the Second, Charles II of England, born 1630, began reign 1660 and died 1685
6338623 Portrait of King Charles the Second, Charles II of England, born 1630, began reign 1660 and died 1685 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Charles the Second)

Portrait of King Edward the First, King Edward I of England, born 1239, began reign 1272 and died 1307
6339121 Portrait of King Edward the First, King Edward I of England, born 1239, began reign 1272 and died 1307 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Edward the First)

Portrait of King Henry the Third, Henry III of England, born 1207, began reign 1216 and died 1272
6339119 Portrait of King Henry the Third, Henry III of England, born 1207, began reign 1216 and died 1272 by Armstrong, Cosmo (fl.1800-36); (add.info.: Portrait of King Henry the Third)

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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.