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Bamburgh castle and dunes

William George Armstrong, 1st Baron Armstrong, 1810 - 1900. English industrialist founder of the Armstrong Whitworth manufacturing concern on Tyneside

Leg wound Thomas M Armstrong Civil War victim
Leg wound of Thomas M. Armstrong, Civil War victim; American; November 2, 1864; Albumen silver print

Dr John Armstrong, 1709 To 1779. English Poet. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

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Space Memorabilia - Apollo XI lapel pin
Space Memorabilia - Apollo XI (11) mission space flown lapel pin. An incredible piece of Apollo 11 flown history, Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first two humans on the moon

Space Memorabilia - the three Apollo 11 astronauts
Space Memorabilia - Apollo 11 photograph from the collection of Joan Aldrin. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. Date: 1969

The Largest Floating Dry Dock in the World - Southampton
The Largest Floating Dry Dock in the World (960 ft. long and 134 ft. wide) at Southampton, Hampshire, England. Built in 1922 by Armstrong, Whitworth, for the Southern Railway. Date: circa 1923

Japanese Battleship - Kashima - launched at Elswick
The Japanese Battleship - Kashima, shown at the Armstrong Whitworth shipyard at Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, just after launch in March, 1905

Bob Fitzsimmons v Bob Armstrong in boxing match
Bob Fitzsimmons (1863-1917), British boxer, v Bob Armstrong (1873-1933), American boxer, in a boxing match. Date: circa 1900s

Marriage HRH The Princess Margaret & Anthony Armstrong-Jones
The marriage of HRH The Princess Margaret (1930-2002) to Anthony Armstrong-Jones, (1st Earl of Snowdon) ( (1930-2017). The couple pictured kneeling before the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Geoffrey

Lord Snowdon by Stephen Ward
Anthony Charles Robert Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl Snowdon, husband of Princess Margaret (born 1930) sketched by the society osteopath

Armstrong Whitworth crane
A hydraulic crane at the Armstrong Works, Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, lifting 120 tons. Date: 1887

Mystery: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Mystery - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of mans desire to understand. ~ Armstrong

LADY CLAUDE MACDONALD Nee Ethel Armstrong. Wife of Sir Claude MacDonald

Miles M69 Marathon II G-AHXU later VX231
Miles M69 Marathon, II, G-AHXU, later VX231, was powered by two Armstrong Siddeley Mamba turboprops

Armstrong Whitworth AW15 Atalanta cabin

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy cabin interior

Cabin of the Armstrong Whitworth Argosy

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley I K7191
Armstrong Whitworth Whitley I, K7191

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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.