Spartan Collection

Battle Of Thermopylae
Persian archers kill the last of the Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae, August 480 BC. 300 Spartans, under King Leonidas I

Guernsey Airways Poster
Guernsey Airways Ltd, poster giving a stylised route map of flights from London and Southampton to Channel Islands, and Dinard on the French coast. 20th century

Trojan War battle
Combat around the body of Patrocles, Trojan War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cover design, Railway Air Services timetable in conjunction with Spartan Air Lines Ltd, between London and the Isle of Wight. circa 1936

Spartan Cruiser II G-ACDW
Spartan Cruiser II, G-ACDW

Lysander / Spartan General
Lysander, Spartan General

Big lift
Chinook Helicopters Lifting AFVs at RAF Lyneham. This image was submitted as part of the RAF Photographic Competition 2006

Menoeceus (engraving)
3480544 Menoeceus (engraving); (add.info.: Menoeceus. Plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenare, Paris, 1615)

Warrior
Rob Li

Sparta Archaeological Museum, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Spartan warrior, possibly King Leonidas, found near the Sanctuary of Athena Chalkioikos, 5th century BC, at the Sparta Archaeological Museum, Agiou Nikonos, Greece, 2003

Mani, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Harbourside church at Mani, home to the descendants of the ancient Greek Spartans, and located in the central peninsula of the Peloponnese in Southern Greece, 2003

The Testament of Eudamidas, 1644-1648. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
The Testament of Eudamidas, 1644-1648

La Mort d'Agis, 1789. Creator: Nicolas Andre Monsiau
La Mort d'Agis, 1789. The Death of Agis. Scene inspired by Plutarch. The body of Agis, King of Sparta, who has just been strangled on the orders of Leonidas, lies on the ground

Chilon of Sparta, 1596. Creator: Jan Muller
Chilon of Sparta, 1596

Dining Ward, Newgate Prison, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Dining Ward, Newgate Prison, [London], 1850. Extract from a report of the State of the Prison: The great corruption of Newgate still appears to be most fearful in the transport wards

Great white egret (Ardea alba) group of three in winter, Kiskunsag National Park, Hungary. Winner of the Bird Category of Nature Photographer of the Year Awards 2018

Young Spartans Exercising, c1860, (1932). Artist: Edgar Degas
Young Spartans Exercising, c1860, (1932). Painting held at The National Gallery, London. From An Outline of Modern Painting in Europe and America, by S. C. Kaines Smith

Archaic Greek bronze statuette of a Spartan female athlete
Archaic bronze statuette of a Spartan female athlete, running and holding her gymnos. From the National Museum in Athens

Caribbean flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) flock flying in formation, Ria Celestun Biosphere Reserve, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, January. Bookplate

Relief of the Dioscuri, from Sparta, Greece, 600-550 BC (marble)
3475890 Relief of the Dioscuri, from Sparta, Greece, 600-550 BC (marble) by Greek; Archaeological Museum of Sparta, Greece; (add.info.: Castor and Pollux)

Paris Being Admitted to the Bedchamber of Helen, c. 1585-90 (oil on canvas)
2962858 Paris Being Admitted to the Bedchamber of Helen, c.1585-90 (oil on canvas) by Backer, Jacob de (c.1555-c.1585); 119.4x171.5 cm; J

Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. In Greek Mythology, Leda, the wife of Tyndareus, King of Sparta, was seduced by Zeus, who disguised himself as a swan. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Bronze statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae, c20th century. Artist: Vasos Falireas
Bronze statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae, c20th century. This small monument commemorates the battle in 480 BC in which a small band of about Spartan soldiers held off a huge Persian army

Alenia C-27J Spartan 1962
Slovakian Air Force - Alenia C-27J Spartan 1962 (msn 4196), at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 16 July 2018 (Aeronautica Militare Italiano - Italian Air Force) Date: 2018

Alenia C-27J Spartan MMCSX62127 (msn 4033), at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow on 18 July 2006. Date: 2006

Alenia C-27J Spartan MM62217 - 46-81
Aeronautica Militare Italiano - Alenia C-27J Spartan MM62217 / 46-81 (msn 4116), at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 11 July 2014

Alenia C-27J Spartan CSX62219 - RS-50
Aeronautica Militare Italiano - Alenia C-27J Spartan CSX62219 / RS-50 (msn 4119), of 311 Gruppo RSV, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 16 July 2011

Alenia C-27J Spartan MM62215 - 46-80
Alenia C-27J Spartan MM62215 / 46-80 (msn 114), of 46 Brigata Aerea / 98 Gruppo Date: circa 2010

Alenia C-27J Spartan MM62223 - 46-88
Alenia C-27J Spartan MM62223 / 46-88 (msn 4033), of 46 Brigata Aerea / 98 Gruppo, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 14 July 2017. Date: 2010

Chic but spartan interior decoration
The ideal home: - a chic but spartan interior decoration styles from 1965 Date: 1965

Alenia C-27J Spartan CSX62127 - NC4033 (msn 4033) Date: circa 2007

Simmonds Spartan Three Seater ZK-ABZ (msn 43), at Wigram, NZ. Date: 1967

FRENCH OFFICERS IN TEXAS
After the defeat of Napoleon, general Lallemand, condemned to death at the restoration, goes with other officers to Texas where he founds a colony of exiles run on spartan lines Date: 1816

Royal Thai Navy - Fokker F27-200 ME 1201 (msn 10666), of 102 Squadron, at U-Tapao Naval Air Station. Date: circa 2010

For£ele Aeriene Romane - Alenia C-27J Spartan 2707 (msn 4175) (For£ele Aeriene Romane - Romanian Air Force) Date: circa 2015

Alenia C-27J Spartan CSX62127 (msn 4033), at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show on 21 July 2010. Date: 2010

Alenia C-27J Spartan MM62214 - 46-84 (msn 4033), of 46 Brigata Aerea - 98 Gruppo, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 19 July 2010. Date: 2010

Alenia C-27J Spartan CSX62219
Aeronautica Militare Italiano - Alenia C-27J Spartan CSX62219 (msn 4119), of 311 Gruppo RSV, at RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo on 16 July 2011 Date: 2011

Alenia HC-27J Spartan 2714
United States Coast Guard - Alenia HC-27J Spartan 2714 (msn 4172, ex 10-27023), at the SBAC Farnborough Air-show, held from 11-19 July 2016. Date: 2016

How Spartan youth was trained (litho)
3106033 How Spartan youth was trained (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Spartan youth was trained. Illustration for Newnes Pictorial Knowledge (1932)

How Spartan Youth was Trained, c. 1940s (litho)
IL439463 How Spartan Youth was Trained, c.1940s (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Newnes Pictorial Knowledge)

Portrait of Dmitry Shostakovitch (1906-75) 1947 (oil on canvas)
BAL246969 Portrait of Dmitry Shostakovitch (1906-75) 1947 (oil on canvas) by Willyams, Pyotr Vladimirovich (1902-47); 100x124 cm; Glinka Museum of Music Culture, Moscow, Russia

Spartan Royale Ridden By Michael Roberts 23 May 1997 Date: 23 May 1997

Spartan Heartbeat Ridden By Mark Birch 12 June 1996 Date: 12 June 1996

Pair of Mute swans (Cygnus olor) at sunrise on misty lake. Poland, March

Young Spartan Girls Challenging Boys, c. 1860. Creator: Edgar Degas
Young Spartan Girls Challenging Boys, c. 1860

Helen, about 1787. Creator: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein
Helen, about 1787. [In Greek mythology, Helen of Troy was said to have been the most beautiful woman in the world]

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"Spartan: A Legacy of Courage and Strength" Step back in time to the Battle of Thermopylae, where the Spartans showcased their unwavering determination against all odds. Their valor and resilience became synonymous with the word "Spartan, " embodying a spirit that still resonates today. From ancient battles to modern aviation, the influence warriors can be seen across various realms. Take, for instance, the Guernsey Airways Poster featuring a striking depiction of these legendary fighters. This artwork pays homage to their indomitable spirit that continues to inspire generations. The Trojan War battle also witnessed the might warriors as they fought alongside Greek allies. Their strategic brilliance and unwavering loyalty played a pivotal role in shaping history's most epic conflict. Fast forward to more recent times, we encounter the Spartan Cruiser II G-ACDW - an aircraft whose name echoes bravery and power. Its sleek design mirrors the strength exhibited by its namesake throughout history. Even railway services paid tribute to Sparta's legacy through captivating cover designs on Railway Air Services timetables. These artistic representations serve as reminders of how Sparta's reputation has transcended time and mediums. Not limited to land or air battles alone, Spartans also excelled in leadership roles like Lysander/Spartan General who commanded respect from fellow soldiers with his tactical genius and unparalleled discipline. In contemporary aviation, Alenia C-27J Spartan planes soar through skies worldwide carrying on this proud heritage. The 1962 model marked a new era for military transport aircraft while subsequent versions such as MMCSX62127 exemplify technological advancements combined with enduring strength. Each variant carries its own unique identity; MM62217 - 46-81 symbolizes perseverance amidst challenges faced during missions while CSX62219 - RS-50 represents adaptability under any circumstances encountered during flight operations. As we marvel at Alenia C-27J Spartan MM62215 - 46-80 and MM62223.