Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-EHAB   [10], G-AHAA   [10], OY-ALW   [10]

The Miles M.28/VI c/n 6268 seen on 9.3.73 at Egelsbach airfield near Frankfurt, West Germany as D-EHAB in a smart metallic blue colour scheme with red trim. The ventral fillet is just visible, starting below the registration letters. After twenty years in Germany it was sold to Denmark and became OY-ALW, marks that it still wears today.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: OY-ALW   [10], D-EHAB   [10], G-AHAA   [10]

The sole surviving Miles M.28 OY-ALW, seen at White Waltham 16.5.98 on the occasion of its return to the UK

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0232   [3]

The first prototype Miles M.28 two seater, U-0232, with 130 hp Gipsy Major I, being flown by George Miles in 1941. The clean lines of the new machine are very apparent.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-09 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-09 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0232   [3]

Views of the Miles M.28 prototype, U-0232. This four-seater was powered by a 130 h.p. Gipsy Major I engine and carried four people. Note the very thick wing section, low, knuckle-type undercarriage, absence of rear windows and excellent pilot visibility. U-0232 was dismantled in 1942 and its tail and fuselage were used in the prototype Miles M.38 Messenger.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0232   [3]

U-0232 with retractable flaps extended, central air brake lowered and ailerons drooped, as for landing. The pilot's side cockpit door is in the raised position, hinged on the centre line. The pitot assembly can be seen under the port wing.

Мировая Авиация 194

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: HM583   [5], G-AJVX   [5], VH-BBK   [5]

Miles M.28 "Mercury" был отличным самолетом, на его основе были спроектированы самолеты Messenger и Gemini.

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: HM583   [5], G-AJVX   [5], VH-BBK   [5]

The M.28/II second prototype HM583, similar to the M.28/I but with 145 hp Gipsy Major IIA, three seats and the 'lozenge' shape rear windows. The thickened wing joints which totally enclose the undercarriage legs and wheels can be clearly seen from this angle.
George Miles flying the Miles M.28 Mk II, HM583. First flown in 1942, this aircraft was powered by a 140 h.p. D.H. Gipsy Major IIA engine, had three seats and featured a hydraulically-operated retractable undercarriage. HM583 was used as a communications aircraft by the Miles company; after the war it was re-engined with a 150 h.p. Blackburn Cirrus Major III and registered G-AJVX, but was sold in Australia as VH-BBK in 1950.

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: HM583   [5], G-AJVX   [5], VH-BBK   [5]

Another view of HM583 in its pre-June 1942 RAF markings, ailerons in opposition as it banks away from the photographic aircraft.
This view of the Miles M.28 Mk II HM583 shows well the low aspect ratio wings and the undercarriage in the retracted position.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AJVX   [5], HM583   [5], VH-BBK   [5]

The M.28/II seen in silhouette as G-AJVX in 1947 shows well the lozenge rear windows and exhaust stub spacing indicating that it now has the 150 hp Cirrus Major III engine.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: VH-BBK   [5], G-AJVX   [5], HM583   [5]

The M.28/II was flown to Australia in 1950/1 as VH-BBK. The forward sloping 'knuckled' undercarriage legs were fitted on the first two prototypes only.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: PW937   [2]

The M.28/III PW937 in the rain in an official photograph taken in November 1943, showing the new straight-tapered wing, straight undercarriage legs and square rear windows.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: PW937   [2]

PW937 being flown by George Miles with Don Brown in the right hand seat. The back of the third seat can be seen in the centre at the rear and the wheels now project under the wing.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0243   [6], G-AGVX   [6], HB-EED   [6]

M.28/IV U-0243 c/n 4685 airborne in its 1944 RAF markings. At this stage the Gipsy Major had a fixed pitch propeller and separate exhaust stubs.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0243   [6], G-AGVX   [6], HB-EED   [6]

U-0243 at a later stage in an overall blue colour scheme and with oval rear windows. The engine is a 145 hp Gipsy Major IIA with a constant speed propeller, identifiable by its large spinner.

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: U0243   [6], G-AGVX   [6], HB-EED   [6]

The Miles M-28 Three/four-seat Cabin Monoplane (D.H. Gipsy-Major engine).

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGVX   [6], HB-EED   [6], U0243   [6]

Miles M.28 Mk IV G-AGVX, built in 1944 and originally registered U-0243.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AGVX   [6], HB-EED   [6], U0243   [6]

The M.28/IV was a four-seater and is seen here with its November 1945 civil registration G-AGVX and Gipsy short exhaust pipe exiting low on the right side of the bottom tray.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: HB-EED   [6], G-AGVX   [6], U0243   [6]

The M.28/IV in its Swiss tail markings, registered HB-EED to Aerotaxi AG of Zurich whose name can be seen behind the oval rear window. The Miles "Hawk" symbol may be seen between the engine cowling and windscreen. The colour contrast shows up the black wing walkway on the right side for entry to the passenger seats.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AJFE   [2]

M.28/V G-AJFE c/n 6697 with 155 hp Cirrus Major III, fixed pitch propeller and deep cowl tray with short exhaust exiting low on the left side. Also a four-seater, this variant had square rear windows.

Aeroplane Monthly 1980-10 / Miles M.28 Mercury 6 OY-ALW /Preservation Profile/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AHAA   [10], D-EHAB   [10], OY-ALW   [10]

The final Miles M.28, the Mk VI, powered by a 150 h.p. Blackburn Cirrus Major III. G-AHAA was sold to BEA in 1947 and in 1956 it went to Germany as D-EHAB.
The M.28 G-AHAA at Elstree in 1946, in its original paint scheme.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AHAA   [10], D-EHAB   [10], OY-ALW   [10]

M.28/VI G-AHAA c/n 6268 with race no.63 at the 1950 Daily Express Air Race at Hum, showing its oval rear windows and left side exhaust pipe for the Cirrus Major III engine.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1947 / All the world's aeroplanes

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AHAA   [10], D-EHAB   [10], OY-ALW   [10]

The Miles M-28-4 Four-seat Cabin Monoplane (Blackburn Cirrus-Major III engine).

Air Pictorial 1956-10 / Air Pictorial's photo-review

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AHAA   [10], D-EHAB   [10], OY-ALW   [10]

STRAKED MERCURY is the prototype Miles M.28, Mk. 6 (c /n. 6268), now operated by F. G. Miles, Ltd ., with new ventral fairing forward of tailwheel.

Aeroplane Monthly 1980-10 / Miles M.28 Mercury 6 OY-ALW /Preservation Profile/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: D-EHAB   [10], G-AHAA   [10], OY-ALW   [10]

Photograph was taken at Egelsbach, near Frankfurt, shortly before the M.28, as D-EHAB, was removed by lorry to Denmark.

Air-Britain Archive 2000-03 / P.Amos - The Miles M.38 Messenger /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: OY-ALW   [10], D-EHAB   [10], G-AHAA   [10]

After major damage caused when a door came off in flight, G-AHAA was rebuilt by Miles and went to Germany as D-EHAB, then to Denmark as OY-ALW. Alterations included a Messenger blown windscreen, larger side windows and a fairing under the tail, all clearly visible in comparison with the earlier top picture.

Aeroplane Monthly 1980-10 / Miles M.28 Mercury 6 OY-ALW /Preservation Profile/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: OY-ALW   [10], D-EHAB   [10], G-AHAA   [10]

Miles M.28 Mk IV G-AGVX (G-AHAA ???) now flies in Denmark as OY-ALW.
The M.28 over Stauning, as it appears today.

Aeroplane Monthly 1980-10 / Miles M.28 Mercury 6 OY-ALW /Preservation Profile/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: OY-ALW   [10], D-EHAB   [10], G-AHAA   [10]

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The cockpit of the Miles M.28 Mk II.

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Регистрационный номерRegistry number: G-AJFE   [2]

The somewhat shattered M.28/V G-AJFE lies in the field at West Hyde, near Denham where it came to a sorry end on 13.3.55. Next day, when this picture was taken, it was still being inspected by the accident investigation team.