Jane's All the World Aircraft 1946 / 03 - All the world's aeroplanes

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0244   [8]

The Miles M-39B Experimental Twin-engined Tandem-wing Monoplane (two 130 h.p. D.H. Gipsy-Major engine).

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0244   [8]

Another view of the Miles M.39B shortly after completion.

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0244   [8]

The Miles M.39B as U0244, shortly after completion, circa July 1943. Lowering the flaps on the front wing caused the elevators to droop, enhancing lift.

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0244   [8]

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0244   [8]

The same aircraft in April 1944. Note the new-style registration markings. George Miles piloted the M.39B on its first flight, on July 22, 1943.

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0244   [8]

The M.39B single-seat research aircraft of ‘libellula’ configuration, with George Miles at the controls.

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0244   [8]

The Miles M.39B looked strange from any angle, but particularly from this viewpoint. The flaps on either wing could be lowered independently for test purposes.

Aeroplane Monthly 1999-12 / P.Jarrett - George Miles /Obituary/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0244   [8]

The Miles M.39B during its first series of tests with the Royal Aircraft Establishment in 1944.
Seen under test by the Royal Aircraft Establishment in 1944, the George Miles-designed M.39B Libellula was a proof-of-concept 5/8-scale piloted flying model of the company’s proposed M.39 tandem-wing bomber.

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The Miles M.39B fitted with the modified front wing and with the repositioned pitot tube. The aircraft was painted yellow overall and bore the new “B conditions" marking U4.

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A good flying view of the yellow Miles M.39B, showing the excellent field of view for the pilot. The venturi pitot on the new fuselage nosecap was fitted for the second series of RAE tests.

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This Junkers Ju 52/3m fuselage was photographed at Woodley in 1948, or thereabouts. It is believed that it was used by the newly-formed Air Britain as their HQ. Note the remains of the tandem-wing Miles M.39B Libellula in front of the aircraft.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Junkers Ju.52/3m - ГерманияGermany - 1931

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Libellula M.39B