Armstrong Collection (page 2)

THOMAS CUSTER (1845-1876). American army officer; brother of George Armstrong Custer. Line engraving, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: CUSTER, 1862. Lieutenant George A. Custer with a dog at camp in Virginia, 1862

Stewart Cole (Armstrong) 1981 Southern 100

Bystander cover - Mrs Ronald Armstrong-Jones
Mrs Ronald Armstrong-Jones, formerly Anne Messel (later Parsons). She was married to Ronald Armstrong-Jones, with whom she had a daughter and a son, before she married Michael Parsons

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

Big Chief Russell Moore, Arvell Shaw and Barrett Deems performing, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984
Big Chief Russell Moore (trombone), Arvell Shaw (double bass) and Barrett Deems (drums) performing, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, 1984. All three musicians worked with Louis Armstrong during their careers

GEORGE ARMSTRONG CUSTER (1839-1876). American army officer. Custer (seated wearing the uniform of a major general) with his wife, Elizabeth, and brother, Tom: photographed by Mathew Brady in 1865

Anthony Armstrong Jones - portrait of the bridegroom
Anthony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones (born 1930), 1st Earl Snowdon, husband of Princess Margaret and photographer. Page of pictures of him featured in the ILN Royal Wedding Number commemorating his

Fought to a Finish: A Remarkable Exploit on a Blazing Plane An illustration by Joseph Simpson of an incident described by Mr Boyd Cable (newspaper correspondent Ernest Andrew Ewart)

A Winters Tale - on board the motor ship Venus
A spread from The Tatler featuring photographs by Anthony Armstrong Jones and recorded the numerous passengers on board the " Venus" which was heading to Madeira in January 1952

Tank / Comet Cruiser
A British Vickers-Armstrong Comet Cruiser tank undergoes tests

Early Medical Fund Society Committee Members, c1860
Members of the GWR Medical Fund Society Committee (from t-b, l-r) - R Cook, W Nicholson, J Armstrong, W Laverick, W Ellis, P H Mason, C Trimmer, W J Brown

American privateer General Armstrong in Port Fayal, Azores, 26 Sept. 1814
528795 American privateer General Armstrong in Port Fayal, Azores, 26 Sept. 1814, firing on 4 boats of British Marines from the 'Carnation'. Attack repelled

Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm
527857 Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm. Children wait for mill door to open

Half-starved factory children supplementing their meagre rations by stealing food from a pig trough
527858 Half-starved factory children supplementing their meagre rations by stealing food from a pig trough. Many such children would have been supplied by the workhouse

Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812). James Madison, Fourth President of the United States
528151 Anglo-American War 1812-1815 (War of 1812). James Madison, Fourth President of the United States, and possibly John Armstrong his Secretary of War, fleeing Washington

Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR. 3 Phase 3 XF701
Royal Air Force Avro Shackleton MR.3 Phase 3 XF701. The MR.3 Phase 3 had Armstrong Siddeley Viper auxiliary turbojet engines under the outboard engine nacelles

Louis Armstrong having haircut in Hammersmith, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Armstrong having haircut in Hammersmith, London, 1962

Armstrong Whitworth FK3, 5519, second production batch
Armstrong Whitworth FK3, 5519, from the second production batch

Buzz Aldrin on the Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin on the Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Reflected in Aldrins visor are Neil Armstrong taking the photograph, the US flag, and the Eagle

The Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: NASA
The Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. The Full Moon seen from the Apollo 11 spacecraft. Visible features include the Mare Crisium, and the Mare Tranquilitatis (Sea of Tranquillity)

Bozo Janezic (Armstrong) 1983 Junior TT
Yuogoslav Bozo Janezic (Armstrong) 1983 Junior TT

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

Jeff Sayle (Armstrong) 1981 Junior TT
Aussie Jeff Sayle (Armstrong) 1981 Junior TT

Jon Ekerold (Armstrong) 1981 Junior TT
South African Jon Ekerold (Armstrong) 1981 Junior TT

B Birmingham, B79 7
B79 7

Alan Potter (Armstrong) & Derek Wagstaff (Yamaha) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix

Stewart Rae (Rotax) & Pat Wynne (Armstrong) 1987 Lightweight Manx Grand Prix

First Day Cover Commemorating the Moon Landing on July 20, 1969. Armstrong walked on the surface on July 21. Date: 1969

Kevin Mitchell (Armstrong) 1984 Junior TT

Tony Head (Armstrong) 1984 Junior TT

Steve Moynihan (Armstrong) 1982 Junior TT

Edmond Hall, 1966. Creator: Brian Foskett
Edmond Hall, 1966. Hall (1901-1967) was an American jazz clarinetist and bandleader who worked extensively with many top performers as both a sideman and bandleader

Martin Birkinshaw (Armstrong) 1990 Junior Manx Grand Prix

Louis Armstrong backsage at Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Armstrong backsage at Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962

Louis Armstrong and Tyree Glenn, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Armstrong and Tyree Glenn, Hammersmith Odeon, London, 1968

Louis Armstrong relaxing backstage, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Louis Armstrong relaxing backstage, Finsbury Park Astoria, London, 1962

Squadron Leader Eric George Franklin, OBE - Chief Test Pilot
Sqn Ldr Eric George Franklin, OBE, DFC, AFC, Chief Test Pilot Armstrong Whitworth

Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIA, J8623

Buzz Aldrin deploys solar wind collector on the surface of the Moon, Apollo 11 mission, July 1969. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, code named Eagle

Buzz Aldrin stands next to the American flag on the surface of the Moon, July 1969
Buzz Aldrin stands next to the American flag on the surface of the Moon, Apollo 11 mission, July 1969. US astronaut Edwin E " Buzz" Aldrin, Jr

Buzz Aldrin near the leg of the Lunar Module on the Moon, Apollo 11 mission, July 1969. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, code named Eagle, with US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on board

Lunar Module approaching landing site on the Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: NASA
Lunar Module approaching landing site on the Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, code named Eagle, with US astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin on board

Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin, crew of Apollo 11, 1969. Creator: NASA
Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin, crew of Apollo 11, 1969. Portrait of American astronauts Neil A Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, command module pilot; and Edwin E Aldrin Jr

Soul Legends-Louis Armstrong
Fadil Roze

Jazzy Days Dark Red
Kubistika

The Elswick Works on the River Tyne, early 1900s

Royal Naval Exhibition 1891 - the electrically controlled boat

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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.