Formerly RH372, G-AKZC had an eleven year civil career after its short RAF service. It is seen here, date and place unknown, but the presence of Hawk Trainer III G-AKKS behind indicates pre-1954.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Magister / M.14 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

VH-WYN, the former RH376/G-ALBP, shown as displayed in the Air World Museum, Wangaratta on 18.4.00

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

RH378 was F/M Montgomery's third Messenger and bears his Field Marshal's five stars on the central fin and the British Army badge on the cowling. It replaced the crashed RG333 but, although it served in Europe after the end of the war. it was not used by Montgomery himself.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

The M.48 spent nearly two years with Aerotaxi of Zurich as HB-EIP and is seen here in flight over the Alps.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

RH374 shown in slow flight for the photographer, with the two occupants keeping a close eye on the camera plane. For low speed the flaps are lowered 20 degrees or so and in this view are hidden by the wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

The second production Messenger I, RH370 became a standard 4A as G-AJDF. It is seem on trestles with the right side wheel removed while undergoing servicing at Woolsington 9.5.61.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Messenger I RH371 became 4A G-ALAR in 1949 for W H Leadbetter. It is seen as No.23 lined up with other participants at a race meeting, quite possibly the Daily Express Trophy race of 16.9.50, but the following year it was sold to Kenya as VP-KJL.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

In original marks as RH370, the second production aircraft was used for testing the installation of the 160 hp Gipsy Major 31 in 1945 and did not serve with the RAF.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

RH374 was used as the subject of Aircraft Recognition photographs and here, in a blow-up from the Services Aircraft Recognition journal it shows the underside with auxiliary flaps and fixed undercarriage.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

After a few months in storage at Lichfield, RH378 became Messenger 4A G-ALBR, still carrying the Army badge and the Field Marshal's insignia but with the other military markings removed. It lasted only ten months before crashing on take-off from Elstree, where it is seen in this photo.
As RH378 this Messenger served as Field Marshal Montgomery's second Messenger during World War Two. After receiving a C of A in September 1948 the aircraft crashed at Elstree on July 2, 1949.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

VH-WYN was wearing the same blue/white colour scheme nearly 40 years ago when photographed at the Mildura Air Show in October 1962.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

RH377 never served in the RAF and like many other war surplus aircraft languished at 51 MU Lichfield until sold in 1948 and registered G-ALAH. Active for 17 years, and seen here at a flying function with its crew as spectators, it was sadly neglected and its remains are thought to be for sale in Spain.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Still with the Cirrus, Messenger 2B G-AGPX joined North Sea Air Transport in January 1947. Their name appears on the nose with race no.5 on nose and tail fin.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

The only Messenger 2B, c/n 6266 ex U-0273, seen in wartime civil markings as G-AGPX. A three-seater, the airframe was a Mk.I with square rear windows but the engine was a 155hp Cirrus Major III with which it became the Blackburn testbed for the 2A installation.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

This photo of RH375 being flown by a manufacturer's pilot before delivery makes a good comparison with the photo above of the inside of the cabin. The pilot has his sliding side window open.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

G-AGPX seen in the 1950s by which time it had an exhaust pipe instead of stubs and a wind driven generator under the centre section, probably for a starter as no radio aerial is visible.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

U-0247 flown by Hugh Kennedy shows the clean wing with the retractable flaps. It has the square rear windows of the Messenger I but is fitted with the 155hp Cirrus Major III engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Alex Henshaw and the Messenger 2C G-AGUW c/n 6267 prior to departure for Johannesburg 8.3.46.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

An inside view of a Messenger I with both side doors open, hinged at the top. This shows the seating and the striking panoramic view obtainable from the large areas of transparency in the hood. The rear seat occupant's unobstructed view through the large square rear windows of the military Messenger is apparent.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942