Argus Collection

WW1 - Aircraft Carrier - HMS Argus - Camouflaged - served in Royal Navy 1918-1944. Converted from an Ocean Liner under cnstruction at the start of WW1. Date: circa 1918

Sopwith 1 1 / 2 Strutter F2211 flown by Lt Col R Bell Davies
Sopwith 1 Strutter, F2211, flown by Lt Col R. Bell Davies, VC, DSO, during his first take-off from HMS Argus on 1 October 1918. Date: 1918

Bombardment of Kagoshima
Following the breakdown of negotiations to seek recompense for the Namamugi Incident in September 1862, and having been surprised by cannon fire from the shore

Penelope Embroidering
at work on her embroidery, which she will unstitch at night to avoid remarriage; Odysseus faithful dog Argus, at her side, awaits, as she does, his masters return

Great argus pheasant, Argusianus argus (Argus giganteus). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's
FLO4720284 Great argus pheasant, Argusianus argus (Argus giganteus). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

British Royal Navy Aircrat Carrier HMS 'Argus', 1918, 1927 (chromo)
865956 British Royal Navy Aircrat Carrier HMS 'Argus', 1918, 1927 (chromo); (add.info.: Will's cigarettes representing Engineering Wonders, 1927); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Great argus, Argusianus argus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Anneshower after a drawing by Edouard Travies
FLO4597668 Great argus, Argusianus argus. Handcoloured engraving on steel by Anneshower after a drawing by Edouard Travies from Richard's " New Edition of the Complete Works of Buffon,"

Great argus, Argusianus argus 1, golden pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus 2, and helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris 3
FLO4646353 Great argus, Argusianus argus 1, golden pheasant, Chrysolophus pictus 2, and helmeted guineafowl, Numida meleagris 3

Ruby tiger moth, Phragmatobia fuliginosa, wall butterfly, Lasiommata megera, white spot, Hadena albimacula
FLO4638816 Ruby tiger moth, Phragmatobia fuliginosa, wall butterfly, Lasiommata megera, white spot, Hadena albimacula, and Duke of Burgundy butterfly, Hamearis lucina, on sweet pea

Great argus, Argusianus argus. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles
FLO4685402 Great argus, Argusianus argus. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's Dictionnaire Universale d'Histoire Naturelle

Mercury and Argus, c.1710. Creator: De Ferrari, Gregorio (1647-1726)
Mercury and Argus, c.1710. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova.

Mercury Killing Argus, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Mercury Killing Argus, published 1589. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 19

Juno Commanding Argus to Keep Watch on Io, 1655-1683. Creator: Nicolaes Berchem
Juno Commanding Argus to Keep Watch on Io, 1655-1683

Faun playing flute sleeping shepherd (Merkurius o Argus). Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Faun playing flute sleeping shepherd (Merkurius o Argus)

Argus Pheasant, c.1780-c.1842. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
Argus Pheasant, c.1780-c.1842. In recording this argus pheasant, Pieter Barbiers focused on the faithful depiction of its plumage

Mercury, Argus and Io, after c.1659. Creator: Unknown
Mercury, Argus and Io, after c.1659

The Building of the Argo, 1901-1911. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
The Building of the Argo, 1901-1911

Mercury Killing Argus, 1651-1706. Creator: Girolamo Troppa
Mercury Killing Argus, 1651-1706

Mercury Lulling Argos to Sleep, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang
Mercury Lulling Argos to Sleep, 1665

Mercury Killing Argus, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang
Mercury Killing Argus, 1665

Mercury, Argus and Io, 1665. Creator: Adriaen van de Velde
Mercury, Argus and Io, 1665

Mercury and Argus, n.d. Creator: Camillo Procaccini
Mercury and Argus, n.d

A Dandy, published 1818. Creator: Charles Williams
A Dandy, published 1818

Enallagma cyathigerum
Fabrizio Daminelli

The Evolution of the British Aircraft Carrier - from cross-channel steamers to modern designs Date: 1946

SAAB S100B Argus 100006 - 006
Flygvapnet - SAAB S100B Argus 100006 / 006 (msn 340B-431 340AEW), at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow on 26 July 2000. (Flygvapnet - Swedish Air Force) Date: 2000

SAAB S100B Argus 100002 - 002
Flygvapnet - SAAB S100B Argus 100002 / 002 (msn 340-342 340AEW), at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow on 26 July 2000. (Flygvapnet - Swedish Air Force) Date: 2000

SAAB S100B Argus 100003 - 003
Flygvapnet - SAAB S100B Argus 100003 / 003 (msn 340-379 340AEW), at RAF Fairford on 25 July1998 for the Royal International Air Tattoo. (Flygvapnet - Swedish Air Force) Date: 1998

SAAB S100B Argus 100004 - 004
Flygvapnet - SAAB S100B Argus 100004 / 004 (msn 340-395 340AEW). (Flygvapnet - Swedish Air Force) Date: circa 2000

HMS Argus 149
Royal Navy - HMS Argus 149, an aircraft carrier, seen in March 1939. Argus served from 1918 to 1944. After commissioning, the ship was involved for several years in the development of the optimum

Listen For The Three Knocks Advert The Argus
Listen, for, the, Three, Knocks, advert, The, Argus, newspaper, circa, 1930, , 13974279

Saab S100B Argus 100005 - 005
Flygvapnet - Saab S100B Argus 100005 - 005 (msn 340-409, 340AEW). (Flygvapnet - Swedish Air Force) Date: circa 2000

Fairchild UC-61K Argus Mk3 G-RGUS - 44-83184 (msn 1145, Model 24R-46A) Date: circa 2005

Argus Pheasant, displaying at London Zoo by Charles Howard

Io Changed into a Cow: Mercury Cuts Off Argus Head, 1730 (engraving)
STC134126 Io Changed into a Cow: Mercury Cuts Off Argus Head, 1730 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Io Changed into a Cow: Mercury Cuts Off Argus Head, 1730 (engraving)
STC404058 Io Changed into a Cow: Mercury Cuts Off Argus Head, 1730 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Triumph of Mercury: June, from the Room of the Months, c. 1467-70 (fresco) (detail)
ALG243415 The Triumph of Mercury: June, from the Room of the Months, c.1467-70 (fresco) (detail) by Cossa, Francesco del (1435/6-c.1477); Palazzo Schifanoia, Ferrara, Emilia Romagna, Italy; Italian

Doctors Differ, etc. 1813. Creator: Charles Williams
Doctors Differ, etc. 1813

Clearing Away the Rubbish, 1811. Creator: Charles Williams
Clearing Away the Rubbish, 1811

The Family Party, published February 20, 1801. Creator: Charles Williams
The Family Party, published February 20, 1801

A Tete aTete Conversation on Recent Events, published April 19, 1805
A Tete a Tete Conversation on Recent Events, published April 19, 1805

An Accouchment, published March 30, 1812. Creator: Charles Williams
An Accouchment, published March 30, 1812

New Ministers Going on Duty, published February 14, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
New Ministers Going on Duty, published February 14, 1806

Hungry Rats in an Empty Barn, published March 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
Hungry Rats in an Empty Barn, published March 1806

John Bulls First Visit to his Old Friend the New Secretary, published March 3, 1806

A New Mode of Presenting Two Addresses at Once, published February 1818

The Honors of the Sitting, published January 30, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
The Honors of the Sitting, published January 30, 1805

Kissing Hands, published February 10, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
Kissing Hands, published February 10, 1806

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"Argus: A Historic Journey through Time and Skies" Step into the captivating world of Argus, where history intertwines with innovation. From its role in World War I as an aircraft carrier to its remarkable camouflage techniques, this vessel has left an indelible mark on naval warfare. HMS Argus, a pioneering aircraft carrier commissioned during WWI, revolutionized military strategies by providing a mobile platform for aerial operations. Its presence in key battles like the Bombardment of Kagoshima showcased the power and versatility of this formidable warship. One notable event that unfolded aboard HMS Argus was Lt Col R Bell Davies' daring flight in the Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter F2211. This courageous pilot's mission exemplified the bravery and skill exhibited by those who took to the skies from this floating airfield. Beyond wartime exploits, HMS it also witnessed moments of tranquility. Picture Penelope Embroidering amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life onboard—a glimpse into how sailors found solace amid their duties. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate Enallagma cyathigerum, commonly known as "Argus, " a beautiful damselfly species that shares its name with our illustrious ship. Just like these delicate creatures flitting above water bodies, HMS Argus soared across oceans with grace and purpose. The evolution of British aircraft carriers owes much to HMS Argus' groundbreaking design concepts. It paved the way for future advancements in naval aviation technology, shaping modern-day carriers as we know them today. Moving forward in time brings us to SAAB S100B Argus models—100006-006 through 100004-004—showcasing Sweden's contribution to airborne surveillance systems. These cutting-edge machines carry on the legacy of their namesake while pushing boundaries in aerial reconnaissance capabilities. Lastly, let us not forget about another proud bearer of this distinguished name—the legendary HMS Argus 149.