G-AKIR parked by hangar SE1 at Staverton 3.67 showing its attractive colour scheme of bronze with dark blue letters and cheat line outlined in white. Like several of the later Messengers it has the long underside exhaust. Its end came after a ground loop on 5.6.71.

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

The famous Miles Sparrowhawk symbol, faithfully applied to the front fuselage of Messenger G-AKIN.

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

The immaculate G-AKIN visiting the VAC Rally at Turweston on 20.2.00.

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

G-AKIO c/n 6729 undergoing an inspection in the early 1960s. It was the last Messenger in terms of constructor's number, but its flying came to an end by 1970 although some pads may have been preserved.

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

Mrs F G Miles (Blossom Miles) seated in the cockpit of a Messenger, almost certainly the Mk.l prototype U-0223.

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

C/n 6725 G-AKIS in the hangar at Elstree 10.8.68 with two years' flying left on its C of A. It was later to be taken into store by the Brussels Air Museum.

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

Directional control was not improved by the large central fin and rudder fitted as a trial to the first prototype Messenger U-0223.

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

Rarely seen or photographed from this viewpoint, the wide cabin had a big effect on the aerodynamics of the Messenger. This is EI-AFH which, as G-AKBL, disappeared on a flight across the Irish Sea 1.4.53.

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

G-AKIR c/n 6726 at Staverton 21.1.67 parked in the area usually used by 'long stay' visitors, although it was moving around a lot at this time.

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

C/n 6727 was very briefly G-AKIP before its sale to Switzerland to become the second HB-EEC.

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

RH373, the fifth production Messenger I, was painted silver overall in February 1945, an indication of its communications role as well as a suggestion that the end of the war was in sight. Note the anti-step stripes on the flaps.

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

G-AKIN c/n 6728 was purchased by A J Spiller in 7.49 and used for racing. It has remained in the same family ever since and is still flying. It is seen here with Spiller at the controls at Shoreham in 1954.

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

A Messenger I cockpit with dual control, showing the spacious cabin width and unobstructed forward view. The RAF standard instrument flying panel has (L to R, top to bottom) Airspeed Indicator. Artificial Horizon, Climb & Descent Indicator, Altimeter, Direction Indicator. Turn & Slip Indicator. Engine instruments below. Compass in a cubbyhole on the left.

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

Drawings reveal the potential deployment of the Messenger/Mariner as a shipboard aircraft. Fitted with a single central skid and mounted on a trolley, the aircraft would be catapulted into wind along a 25 ft 'runway'. The arms of the catapult trolley support the fuselage by means of two projections just behind the wing root. Rocket-assistance as proposed in the trials described on page 2000/110 is not shown on this drawing, nor is any recovery method although arrester gear and nets were tested in 1943.

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