Argosy Collection

Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy Series 222 of BEA

Two RAF Armstrong Whitworth AW660 Argosy CMk1s in flight

Three RAF Armstrong Whitworth AW660 Argosy CMk1s in flight, including XP411 and XP412

First Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy Series 100 G-AOZZ
The first Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy Series 100, G-AOZZ

Film, The Passing of Mr Quinn, by Agatha Christie
Film, The Passing of Mr Quinn, Argosy Film Co Ltd, with Stewart Rome and Trilby Clark, directed by Leslie Hiscott, based on a mystery story by Agatha Christie - the first British film to be made

Royal Air Force - Armstrong Whitworth Argosy C. 1 XN857
Royal Air Force - Armstrong Whitworth Argosy C.1 XN857, of RAF Transport Command at the 1964 SBAC Farnborough Air Show. Date: 1964

Map of Drakes route round the world, 1577-1580
Map of Sir Francis Drakes route round the world, 1577-1580, in The Queens Pirate, The tale of Drakes argosy of terror, by B J Clarke, illustrated by W G Savory. Date: 16th century

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

Argosy Productions film, Ringing the Changes, featuring Henry Edwards and Margot Landa, based on the novel Jix by R Raleigh King, directed by Leslie Hiscott Date: 1929

Henry Edwards and Margot Landa in The Crooked Staircase
Henry Edwards and Margot Landa in Argosy Productions film The Crooked Staircase Date: 1929

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 Argosy C. 1 XN814
Royal Air Force - Armstrong-Whitworth AW.660 Argosy C.1 XN814 (msn 6743), of No.90 (Signals) Group, at RAF Kinloss. Date: 1972

Armstrong-Whitworth AW. 660 Argosy C. 1 G-BDCV
Armstrong-Whitworth AW.660 Argosy C.1 G-BDCV (msn 6767, ex XP412), of Field Aircraft Services, Ltd. at East Midlands Airport

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

Imperial Airways City of Manchester, Argosy type aircraft, tuning up the engine, Croydon Airport Date: 1930

Imperial Airways City of Manchester, Argosy aircraft
Imperial Airways City of Manchester, Argosy type Aircraft, at Croydon Airport Date: 1930

Front cover, The Queens Pirate, by B J Clarke
Front cover, The Queens Pirate, The tale of Drakes argosy of terror, by B J Clarke, illustrated by W G Savory, price one shilling. Date: 16th century

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 660 Argosy C. 1 G-BDCV
Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy C.1 G-BDCV Hamilcar (ex Royal Air Force XP412), of Air Bridge Carriers, with Partenavia P.68B Victor G-BCFM, at East Midlands Airport

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy 101 G-BEOZ
Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy 101 G-BEOZ (msn 6660) of Elan Airways, at Shannon Airport, Eire Date: 1984

Armstrong Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy C. 1 9Q-COE
(ex Royal Air Force) Armstrong Whitworth AW.650 Argosy C.1 9Q-COE (msn 6778, ex XP446), of O.R.A.S. (Otrag Range Air Services) at East Midlands Airport

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

Air mail leaving Croydon for Karachi, India 1929
The first air mail service between Croydon, England and Karachi, India. Inaugurated by Armstrong-Siddeley Argosy air liner of Imperial Airways, arriving on 6 April. Date: 30 March 1929

Armstrong-Whitworth AW. 650 Argosy C. 1 XR140
Armstrong-Whitworth AW.650 Argosy C.1 XR140 Date: circa 1975

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy cabin interior

Cabin of the Armstrong Whitworth Argosy

Argosy over Croydon
An Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth Argosy flies over the air-station at Croydon, which cost 260, 000 ! Date: 1927

If by Frederick Sandys
Picture of a distraught Victorian damsel against a backdrop of white cliffs, entitled " If", by Frederick Sandys to illustrate Christina Rossettis poem The Argosy 1866 Date: 1925

Vintage Argosy cargo aircraft, Woodbourne, Blenheim, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

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

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

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 Argosy II G-aCH City of Edinburgh
Armstrong Whitworth Argosy II, G-aCH, City of Edinburgh, of Imperial Airways at Croydon Airport

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy II

The third Armstrong Whitworth Argosy I of Imperial Airways, G-EBOZ, City of Arundel(ja), crashed at Ht, Germany, 30 November 1934. Date: 1934

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy

The second Armstrong Whitworth Argosy I G-EBLO
The second Armstrong Whitworth Argosy I, G-EBLO, City of Birmingham, of Imperial Airways

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

English newspaper advertisement for Argosy Braces, 1883
ADVERTISEMENT: SUSPENDERS. English newspaper advertisement for Argosy Braces, 1883

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

Argosy Braces advert
An advertisement for Argosy Braces, made from elastic

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

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"Taking to the skies, the majestic Argosy soars with grace and power. Whether it's two or three RAF Armstrong Whitworth AW660 Argosy CMk1s in flight, their presence commands attention. The first Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy Series 100 G-AOZZ sets the stage for a legacy of excellence. Royal Air Force - Armstrong Whitworth Argosy C. 1 XN857 showcases its might as it conquers the skies effortlessly. BEA's Armstrong Whitworth AW650 Argosy Series 222 stands tall, representing reliability and efficiency in aviation history. Witnessing the strength of Armstrong Whitworth AW. 660 Argosy C. 1 XN855 leaves us in awe of engineering marvels that defy gravity. Argosy Productions film "Ringing the Changes" captivates audiences with its captivating storytelling and cinematic brilliance. Agatha Christie's "The Passing of Mr Quinn, " brought to life on screen, keeps viewers on edge with suspenseful twists and turns. In "The Crooked Staircase, " Henry Edwards and Margot Landa take center stage, showcasing their talent against a backdrop of intrigue and mystery. Travel back in time through Imperial Airways' poster featuring the iconic Argosy, reminding us of an era when air travel was both glamorous and adventurous. Piper PA-23 Aztec E G-BATX adds a touch of modernity to this collection, proving that innovation continues to push boundaries even amidst classic aircraft designs. Armstrong-Whitworth Argosy C. 1 XN814 pays homage to its predecessors by embodying their spirit while forging ahead into new horizons. "