G-AGWT later showing some signs of wear and tear, the inset rudder trim tab and the standard trim tab on the port elevator can both be seen.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

The second Mohawk's wings were fitted to the last Nighthawk. M.7A c/n 286 which flew 12.11.41 as U5. With a 205 hp Gipsy Six II and variable pitch propeller it was the fastest of the Nighthawks.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

The M.7A as VR-TCM on return to the UK in 1962 and before regaining former registration G-AGWT. It has Proctor type spats replacing the original trousers but the six short exhaust stubs on the Gipsy Six remained unchanged throughout its 25 year career.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Nighthawk c/n 282 became L6846 in RAF service in 5.37. It flew with 24 Sqn and is seen here with the Squadron's no.24 on the fuselage. It has the same long curved fin as U6.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

L4392, the first Mentor 3-seat navigation trainer and communications aircraft which first flew on 5.1.38. 45 Mentors were built and completed in 1939, powered by the 205 hp Gipsy Queen I with variable pitch propeller.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Nighthawk prototype G-ADXA c/n 263 pushed out on completion. Apart from the built-in rudder balance it is very similar in appearance to the Falcon Six.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Used as a wartime company transport, the camouflaged M.7A became U0225. A spinner and rudder trim tab were added, the latter straightening the rudder trailing edge.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Quickly recognised as a good racer, G-AGWT at one time had the rudder trim tab sealed with fabric to reduce drag. Here, as Race No.93, it bears the name 'The Nighthawk' at an angle on the cowling.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

G-AGWT with a larger Race No.93 making a turn around a racing pylon, its general lines showing overall similarity to other members of the Miles Hawk family and its trousered undercarriage fairings inherited from earlier Hawks and Falcons

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Postwar the M.7A Nighthawk was registered G-AGWT and is seen in its first civil paint scheme at Denham.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

На момент начала войны в британских ВВС имелось 12 самолетов M.16 Mentor. Они использовались как учебные и связные в 24-й эскадрилье и некоторых других подразделениях.
Mentor L4393 flying with the side window open when with A&AEE Boscombe Down. It has the taller rudder incorporated as a modification on all the aircraft and the antispin fairings on the tailplane similar to those on the Miles Magister.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

The only Mentor to continue in peacetime civil use was c/n 462 ex L4420 which flew without its spats and leg fairings as G-AHKM until it crashed in poor visibility on 1.4.50.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

Ian Forbes in G-AGWT as No.51 just after starting in the 1950 Daily Express Air Race in which he came second at 164.5 mph.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

The second prototype Nighthawk c/n 282 G-AEBP flew as U6 with RAF roundels and appeared 10.6.37 at Hendon with the New Types Park No.10 on the cowling. Note the slide-up hinged canopy on each side.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935

The Nighthawk cockpit with swing-over control wheel. It did not meet service requirements in the training category and was reclassified for communications only.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935