Air-Britain Archive 1992-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (1)

This view of the prototype Miles Gemini from above shows the square rear windows and roof window fitted only to G-AGUS. All the production aircraft had the oval rear window and no roof window as in the later production Messenger 2A.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-12 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

View of the prototype Gemini, taken in 1946. Note the fixed undercarriage and the large square rear cabin windows, peculiar to the prototype.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-12 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

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

The Miles Gemini Four-seat Cabin Monoplane (two 100 h.p. Blackburn Cirrus-Minor II engines).

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-12 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

View of the prototype Gemini, taken in 1946. Note the fixed undercarriage and the large square rear cabin windows, peculiar to the prototype.

Aviation Historian 15 / N.Stroud - The Magnificient 7

With the swing-over canopies for the cockpit and rear compartment open, S.7 I-EFFE is pushed out of the hangar at Redhill in preparation for Maurice Smith’s flight in August 1951. In the background is Miles Gemini G-AGUS, fitted with Continental engines. Smith stated that a Miles Aries was used for the air-to-air photography.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Ambrosini S.7 - ИталияItaly - 1939

Air-Britain Archive 1992-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (1)

The sole Gemini 2, actually the prototype, G-AGUS, re-engined with two 125 h.p. Continental C-125-2 engines by Walter Instruments Ltd of Redhill in 1949.
Prototype G-AGUS is seen here in 1949 with two 125 hp Continental C-125-2 flat-six engines as the only Gemini 2. It reverted to 100 hp Cirrus Minor 2 four cylinder inverted in-line engines to become Gemini 1A SE-BUY in July 1952.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

The well-known but unfortunately shortlived "Flight" Gemini with fixed marks G-AFLT, c/n 6520.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-12 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

G. W. Harben’s Elstree-based G-AHKL was the sixth Gemini to be certificated.

Air-Britain Archive 1983-04 / U.K. C of A Applications (16)

Gemini G-AHKL was last based at Lympne where its C of A expired in February 1966 and it was photographed 12.8.67 by Malcolm Fillmore.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

G-AIDG c/n 6308 at Croydon in 1947 when with International Airways Ltd.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

G-AIDO c/n 6306 was the second prototype Gemini and the first to be designated 1A. This revealing shot shows it with the auxiliary aerofoil flaps lowered and undercarriage down on the approach to land in January 1947.
G-AIDO, the second Gemini registered, was designated 1A; it had a retractable undercarriage and oval-shaped rear cabin windows.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

G-AIDO with the port engine stopped makes a low-level flypast for the press 1.47. The 100 hp Cirrus Minor 2 engines of the Gemini 1A did not provide enough power to do much more than "stretch the glide" on one engine. Here with only the pilot on board its nose-low position indicates high speed developed in a shallow dive to keep it going during a restart.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

G-AIDO c/n 6306 as fitted with a dummy nose engine to evaluate the effects on performance with a view to using it as a test bed. This could not be a mock-up of the Miles engine which was to be an 8-cyl horizontally-opposed type while only an inverted in-line type could fit this installation.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

From Charles Cain's collection comes this air-to-air of G-AIHI c/n 6283 about 1947 before sale to France.

Aeroplane Monthly 1994-11 / Personal album. Civil

Miles Gemini 1A G-AIHM snapped during a visit to Ramsgate in 1961. On November 18, 1962, 'HM crashed at Le Touquet during take-off.

Air-Britain Archive 1985-01 / U.K. C of A Applications (20)

Gemini G-AIHM c/n 6307 at Stapleford on 6.9.62. There it was operated by Thurston Engineering but it was written off at Le Touquet two months later.

Air-Britain Archive 1985-01 / U.K. C of A Applications (20)

Gemini G-AIIF parked at Blackbushe on 9.9.64 and sharing the apron with Nord 1101 F-BLEX, two Terriers, a Dragon Rapide and the well-known collection of ex Navy Dragonflies.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Auster AOP.6 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1945De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934Nord Nord 1101 Noralpha - ФранцияFrance - 1943Westland Dragonfly / Widgeon - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1948

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

North Middlesex Flying Group's G-AIIF c/n 6312 seen at Kidlington on 8.5.60.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

Southend's own Gemini, G-AIRS c/n 6315 seen at home on 28.5.53 was previously a mount of Peter Masefield.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-12 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

G-AIRS was one of two Geminis operated by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-12 / Miles M.65 Gemini Mk IA G-AISD /Preservation Profile/

Gemini G-AISD photographed shortly after it was built, in 1947.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (1)

G-AISD c/n 6285 was restored to the UK Register for nearly four years, during which time it appeared at the Air-Britain Fly-In at Wroughton 28.6.87.

Air Pictorial 1987-09 / A.Johnson - Register Review

Gemini 1A G-AISD was another visitor to Wroughton. It has recently been rebuilt at Exeter after returning to the UK from Belgium where it had been registered OO-RLD

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-12 / Miles M.65 Gemini Mk IA G-AISD /Preservation Profile/

G-AISD near Wroughton on June 28, 1987, in the hands of John Homewood.

Aviation Historian 25 / N.Stroud - Channell-hopping with BEA /The John Stroud Archive/

An unexpected visitor to Guernsey during John’s island-hopping excursion was Miles Gemini 1A G-AISO (c/n 6326), which had been acquired brand-new by Woodley-based Air Contractors Ltd four months previously. By the end of the year, the Gemini had been purchased by Airwork at Blackbushe. It later went to Australia, where it crashed as VH-BDC in June 1962.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

G-AJEX (6324) of Herts & Essex Aero Club pictured at home at Stapleford on 4.4.58.

Air-Britain Archive 1986-04 / U.K. C of A Applications (27)

Gemini G-AJKR which was sold to Italy as I-AJKR in 1954 and scrapped there in 1965.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

I-AJKR (6455) at Venegono in 4.68 left to the elements with engines and propellers removed and flying controls disconnected.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (1)

G-AJKS c/n 6289 the former Canadian demonstrator shown on a visit to White Waltham on 24.5.60.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

Also from Charles Cain comes an early shot of c/n 6289 G-AJKS over water with undercarriage lowered.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Gemini 1A c/n 6280 G-AJOJ was actually the 26th production aircraft. It is seen here on a visit to Perpignan 18.4.62 with the strong sunlight showing clearly the silhouette of the flaps attached to the wing trailing edge.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Gemini G-AJTG was the only example built with retractable flaps. This Mk 1B was initially sold to the Hon Max Aitken. In 1951 'TG was converted to 3B standard, and it was scrapped at Exeter in 1964.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

G-AJTH c/n 6304 at Shoreham during the late fifties.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

Blue Line Airways G-AJTL c/n 6461 at Ringway 13.8.48 when operating a Toilerton - Ringway - Dublin charter.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

G-AJWC c/n 6295 at Turnhouse 20.8.60: was J.Logan the Scottish entertainer?

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

Robert Adler's "Roberts Eagle" (Adler = Eagle in German) G-AJWG c/n 6292 derelict at Sleap on 30.5.66.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

Siamese Twin! Racing driver Prince Bira of Siam's G-AJWH c/n 6293 awaiting sale at Kidlington on 4.3.58.

Air Enthusiast 2001-01 / R.Stitt - Midland Memories (1)

Gemini 1A G-AJZJ was an early member of Derby Aviation's charter fleet and one of several aircraft acquired from Kenning Aviation when it ceased operating in 1948. It is illustrated at Skegness on the Lincolnshire coast in 1964.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

G-AJZJ c/n 64 65, another Gemini at an unknown location.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

G-AJZO (6446) in a smart paint scheme in the sun at Biggin Hill on 15.8.65.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04

Gemini G-AJZS c/n 6297 seen at Baginton in July 1959 during King's Cup weekend.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

G-AJZS c/n 6297 visiting Yeadon on 19.6.60 for the Yorkshire Aeroplane Club open day.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

G-AKDB c/n 6294 from Tollerton was visiting its former home base at Biggin Hill when photographed in September 1967.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

All winners. Gemini 3 G-AKDC c/n 6496 (in which Nat Somers won the 1949 Kings Cup) is next off in a handicap race followed by Proctor 3 G-AHGA flown by W/Cdr R. H. McIntosh ("All Weather Mac") who won the 1952 South Coast Air Race in it, and Ian Forbes' Nighthawk G-AGWT in which he won the 1952 Vintage Aeroplane Club Race.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Miles Nighthawk M.7 / Mentor M.16 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1935Percival Proctor / P.28 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

Nat Somers flying G-AKDC c/n 6496 at Coventry 23.8.52 after being disqualified at the start of the Siddeley Trophy Race.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

Geminis racing in 1955, all owned by famous racing pilots: G-AKKB c/n 6537 in black and silver, the last Woodley-built Gemini with cabin roof lowered in 1951 for racing and record-breaking by Fred Dunkerley and still active today; pale blue G-AKDC c/n 6496, Nat Somers' 1949 Kings Cup winner; and the bronze G-ALZG c/n HPR.141 of Percy Blamire. As they wait to start the Goodyear Trophy race at Fairwood Common, Bev Snook's Tiger Moth G-ANSH is finishing the Norton Griffiths Trophy race in third place.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (1)

Gemini 1A G-AKDD c/n 6284 served initially with the MCA for licence testing. It is here seen at Lympne in a private capacity with the upwards-hinged doors left open for Customs inspection. The small oval by the rear window is the handhold used by occupants to pull themselves up onto the wing walkway for entry. G-AKDD crashed off the Isle of Sheppey on 5.3.61.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

G-AKDJ (6448), location unknown.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

Walter Bowles' G-AKDK c/n 6469 wearing racing number 80 and Throttle Benders badge at the Goodyear meeting at Shoreham on 28.8.54. Not entered in the Goodyear Trophy race, G-AKDK finished fourth in the Southern AC Invitation event at an average speed of 131mph.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-12 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Gemini 1A G-AKEG was converted to a Mk 3C in 1958. It was supposedly eaten by sheep in the Sixties!

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

G-AKEG c/n 6299 wearing "CAT" and appropriate feline symbol possibly from its Middle Eastern days?

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Ernie Crabtree low and fast in his Gemini 3C competing at the National Air Races at Baginton during July 9-11, 1959.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-08 / D.Sparkes - Lost weekend (1)

Ernest Crabtree at the near vertical in his Gemini 3C G-AKEG.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

G-AKEI c/n 6470 was a Barton resident when seen there on 8.8.59.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

C/n 6482 G-AKEJ at Sywell 14.4.62 with a For Sale sign on the port propeller.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

C.L.J.Reed's Gemini 3A conversion G-AKEK c/n 6483 at home at Elstree 9.8.65.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

G-AKEL c/n 6484 visiting Sywell in a sprinkling of snow 20.2.65.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

Luton Flying Club's G-AKEM c/n 6485 at Kidlington on 26.4.58.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

G-AKEO c/n 6487 at Shoreham 9.62, prior to which it had been wfu.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

G-AKER c/n 6491 visiting Sywell sales weekend 15.4.62.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

Jack Harris in c/n 6494 G-AKFU off Portland 8.56. Fitted with long-range tanks for charter work, 'KFU flew the North Atlantic to its demise in 1965.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

G-AKFW c/n 6501 in Northern Rhodesia before becoming VP-RBK in 1948, is seen formating on VP-RAU, c/n 6463.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

G-AKFX c/n 6502 of Bees Flight Ltd at Sandown on 14.9.53.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

C/n 6503 G-AKFY poses in the sun on a visit to Shoreham.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

C/n 6489 G-AKGC seen in 1961 shortly before being written off at Anjou 3.7.61.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

C/n 6492 G-AKGD "Palatina" of Sivewright A/W at Barton in 1949.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

Gemini c/n 6488 was built as a 1A G-AKGE with 100 hp Cirrus Minor 2 engines. In 1957 it was converted to a 3C with 145 hp Gipsy Major 10 Mk 2 engines. It became EI-ALM in 11.59 but reverted to G-AKGE in 11.61 (photo).

Air Enthusiast 2001-01 / R.Stitt - Midland Memories (1)

A former WAAC Marathon undergoes deep maintenance and upgrading prior to entering service with Derby Aviation. In the background are Gemini 1A G-AKGE, Hawk Trainer G-AIUA and Chipmunk WP908 of Nottingham University Air Squadron.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946Handley Page Marathon / H.P.R.1 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1946Miles Magister / M.14 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

G-AKHB c/n 6508 parked at its base, White Waltham, on 27.4.64.

Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / B.Elliott - Above, the law (2)

Miles Gemini IA G-AKHB was used by the Lancashire Constabulary to cover the 1949 Grand National.

Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / B.Elliott - Above, the law (2)

Miles Gemini IA G-AKHB at Speke Airport with Chief Superintendent Mercer and the unidentified pilot.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

G-AKHC c/n 6490 at Shoreham 28.8.54 after conversion to a srs 3A for "Flight" magazine.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Aeroplane Monthly’s first publishing director, Wg Cdr Maurice Smith, flying Flight’s second Gemini. G-AKHC, in June 1954, shortly after the aircraft was uprated to Mk 3A status.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

A rare shot of G-AKHI c/n 6512 at Redhill before sale to Egypt.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

G-AKHJ c/n 6513 on a visit to Baginton on 22.8.53.

Air Pictorial 1987-09 / A.Johnson - Register Review

Gemini 1A G-AKHP was one of three of the type which visited the Air-Britain Air Rally at Wroughton 27/6/87

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

C/n 6519 G-AKHP visiting Sywell 14.4.62 in the company of Dragon G-ACIT and AA Rapide G-AHKV.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Dragon / D.H.84 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1932De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

Owned by Plymouth Airport from 1953 to 1960, and then jointly by Plymouth and Exeter airports, G-AKHW c/n 6524 is seen here at Roborough wearing the City of Plymouth coat of arms on its nose.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

Smith's Instruments G-AKHY c/n 6526 seen on a visit to Lulsgate in 1964.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

Shell's G-AKHZ c/n 6527 was converted by F.G. Miles to Mk.7 standard in 1957.

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-05 / Miles M.65 Gemini 1A G-AKKB /Preservation Profile/

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Gemini G-AKKB was originally owned by Fred Dunkerley and raced successfully by him during the Fifties. This photograph was taken during the 1959 National Air Races in July: H. G. Davies is the pilot - the Lancashire Aero Club's red rose was retained on the fin.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-09 / D.Sparkes - Lost weekend (2)

H. G. Davies flying the former Dunkerley Gemini 1A G-AKKB. He came third in the King’s Cup, averaging 167 m.p.h.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

H. G. Davies competing in the 1959 Kings Cup flying the former Dunkerley Gemini 1A G-AKKB. He came third at 167 m.p.h.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

Another view of G-AKKB c/n 6537 in Fred Dunkerley's race trim with Throttle Benders badge on the nose and Lancashire red rose on the rudder at Wolverhampton 14.7.57.

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-05 / Miles M.65 Gemini 1A G-AKKB /Preservation Profile/

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-05 / Miles M.65 Gemini 1A G-AKKB /Preservation Profile/

Aeroplane Monthly 1980-09 / News Spotlight

Miles M.65 Gemini G-AKKB, one of a handful of airworthy examples of a dying breed.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-02 / ??? - Miles duo

Recent photograph of Miles Gemini G-AKKB, taken by BOB EVANS.

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-05 / Miles M.65 Gemini 1A G-AKKB /Preservation Profile/

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

G-AKKB c/n 6537 was specially modified with reduced fuselage depth for racing pilot Fred Dunkerley. In setting his London - Dublin - London record on 28.7.53 he achieved an average speed of 182.6 mph on the return leg and 164 mph overall, completing the trip in just under three and a half hours flying time. Still active, G-AKKB is shown at the Badminton Fly-In on 29.4.84 with an aerofoil-shaped addition below the windscreen.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

A fine shot of the Russavia Collection's newly-restored G-AKKH c/n 6479 visiting Old Warden on 14.5.78.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini 1A G-AKKH /Preservation Profile/

Miles M.65 Gemini 1A G-AKKH

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

John Houlder’s Gemini 3A had Gipsy 10 engines and is seen at its Elstree base in May 1950. It was later fitted with Major 10 Mk 2s, to Mk 3C standard.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

The first Wolverhampton-built Gemini was G-ALCS c/n WAL/C/1001, started by Miles as c/n 6534.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

G-ALMU c/n WAL/C/1004 in LEC Refrigeration titles, 1955-7.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

G-ALUG (6320) at Netherthorpe on 3.5.64, shortly before CofA expiry.

Aviation Historian 38 / G.Peerless - Hi-de-Hi Flyers!

The concours d’elegance at Ingoldmells, which served the Butlin’s holiday camp at Skegness, in August 1950, including Miles Gemini 1A G-ALUG (c/n 6320), owned by the one-armed Dr James Daly, and Miles Messenger G-AKKK (c/n 6712), based nearby at Boston (Wyberton). In the background are McAlpine’s de Havilland Dragon Rapide G-ALBC and Bond Air Services’ D.H.86B G-ADVJ.
Miles Gemini G-ALUG, in the foreground here, won the concours d’elegance at the 1950 rally, and was flown by Dr J.P. Daly, who, according to the Skegness Standard, “has only one arm, having lost his left arm some time ago ... he has a special metal attachment to handle flying instruments”. Behind the Gemini is Miles Messenger G-AKKK.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934De Havilland Express Air Liner / D.H.86 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934Miles Messenger M.38 / M.48 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Percy Blamire's famous Gemini 3C, G-ALZG, was a familiar sight at rare meetings in the Fifties and Sixties.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

Another famous racer, Coventry garage owner Percy Blamire used bronze G-ALZG "80" for many years. C/n HPR.141 is shown in original Mk 1A form at Yeadon 20.5.56 for the National Air Races.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Gemini 1A G-AMBH was completed by F G. Miles Ltd at Redhill in 1950. It went to the Belgian Congo as OO-COA in August 1958.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Gemini 3A G-AMDE was completed by Wolverhampton Aviation Ltd in 1951. It crashed at Sibson on September 21, 1967.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

G-AMDE c/n WAL/C/1002, with Rapide G-AHJA behind.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Dragon Rapide / Dominie / D.H.89 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

Shell's G-AMGF c/n WAL/C/1003 as a Mk 3A at Croydon 18.6.53

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

Wolverhampton Aviation built Gemini 3 A G-AMKZ c/n WAL/C/1005 from Miles' unfinished production. It is shown here at a sunny meeting during the fifties.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

The last of the six Wolverhampton-built aircraft, Whiteley (Rishworth) Ltd's Gemini 3A G-AMME, c/n WAL/C/1006, being pushed back after an engine fire at Yeadon c.1960.

Мировая Авиация 66

В 1950 году компания "Shell" заменила самолет Proctor, на котором Бадер летал четыре года, на Miles Gemini. На этой машине, оснащенной моторами Gypsy Major в 120л. с. (89,5 кВт), Дуглас продолжал летать по делам компании, часто в сопровождении своей жены Тельмы и собаки Шаум.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-11 / D.Middleton - Douglas Bader

Douglas Bader seated in a Miles Gemini with Sdn Ldr Nelson, a one-legged pilot, during a visit to the Miles factory in the winter of 1946/7.

Aeroplane Monthly 1994-05 / H.Scanlan - Over dreaming spires (2)

OUAS Chipmunks follow Flight magazine’s Miles Gemini while on Summer Camp at RAF Jurby, Isle of Man, in 1959.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk - КанадаCanada - 1946

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

CF-HVK (6456) being prepared at Burnaston 25.4.55 for delivery to Canada.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

First of three Geminis sold to Spain in 1947, EC-ACR c/n 6286.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (1)

EC-ACS c/n 6288, one of three Spanish-registered Geminis, seen visiting Croydon 3.59 with the newly-registered Super Aero 45 G-APRR in the background.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Aero Ae.45 Kocsag - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1947

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

Gemini c/n 6488 was built as a 1A G-AKGE with 100 hp Cirrus Minor 2 engines. In 1957 it was converted to a 3C with 145 hp Gipsy Major 10 Mk 2 engines. It became EI-ALM in 11.59 (photo) but reverted to G-AKGE in 11.61.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

HPR.141 seen in Mk 3C form as EI-BHJ at Dublin 11.79.

Air-Britain Archive 1986-04 / 7 - Ethiopia (ET-) /Complete Civil Registers/ (3)

The only photo we have seen so far of Gemini ET-P-14 (left) and Beech D18S ET-P-8 (right). An EAL C-47 and a Norseman are also visible.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Beechcraft Model 18 / C-45 Expeditor - СШАUSA - 1937Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Skytrain/С-53 Skytrooper / Dakota - СШАUSA - 1935Noorduyn C-64 Norseman - КанадаCanada - 1935

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

F-BBSL (6450) of the AC d'Annonay on a visit to Quiberon on 19.5.57.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

Awaiting delivery to Air Madagascar are from left to right F-BDAG, I, F and H (c/ns 6516, 6518, 6515 and 6517) at Woodley, 25.3.48.

Air-Britain Archive 1992-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (1)

F-BENP c/n 6283 looked smart when photographed at Cannes 6.64 although it was withdrawn from use the following year.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

F-BFPP c/n 6310 at Croydon 10.5.55 on a visit from Lyon.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-05 / M.Hardy - Redhill recollections (2)

Miles Gemini F-BFPP, once G-AIIE, visiting Redhill in April 1950.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

Another French Gemini, F-BGTM (6451) at Jersey in 9.60.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

Having returned from Switzerland c/n 6329 HB-EEA lingered at Rochester for some time, as seen here in January 1971, but failed to be restored to its original marks as G-AJTA as many had hoped. We do not, however, know the precise details of its final fate.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

HB-EKS (6458) looking fairly spruce at Geneva-Cointrin on 20.3.65.

Air Pictorial 1957-02

Not "invasion stripes", but black-and-white identification stripes for Norwegian Army anti-aircraft gunners to observe when this A/S Sorfly-Kjevik-based - Miles M.65 Gemini tows flak banner targets . The missing registration letter is "H" - LN-TAH was built at Woodley in 1947 (c/n. 6528, G-AKKA).

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

OO-ODR c/n 6460 seen during a visit to Odense, Denmark on 24.8.57.

Air-Britain Archive 1983-01

Gemini 874/OO-ODR at the Bleriot meeting at Lympne 26.7.59;

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-12 / Miles M.65 Gemini Mk IA G-AISD /Preservation Profile/

In 1953 the Gemini was sold to Colonel R. Lallemant of St Aubin, Florennes, Belgium and registered OO-RLD.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

After seven years as G-AKHX, c/n 6525 became OO-RVE and for sixteen years was based at Grimbergen until written-off there in 1971.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

Another export was C/n 629 6 SE-AYM, formerly G-AKDA. In Sweden it was a one-owner aircraft for over twenty-five years.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

VH-AAS (6326) of Elsinora Pty at Sydney-Bankstown on 28.7.51.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

VH-AJC (6449) with Dayal Singh Constructions titles at Tamworth 10.60.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

VH-AKV c/n 6497 at Bankstown 7.62, the year before it was withdrawn from use.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

C/n 6473 was still active as VH-ALP when seen at Cootamundra on 17.3.62.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

The same a/c c/n 6326 as VH-BDC ten years later at Moorabbin, Victoria 7.61.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

A vintage line-up at Bankstown in 1949, featuring Gemini VH-BJZ (6453) with behind it a Ryan STM, Tiger Moth VH-AAR and Marshall A/W DC-2 VH-CDZ c/n 1376.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931Douglas DC-1 / DC-2 / C-32 / C-39 - СШАUSA - 1933Ryan ST / PT-22 Recruit - СШАUSA - 1934

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

VH-BMT c/n 6521 at Sydney-Bankstown on 27.6.52.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

Another Aussie, VH-BMV c/n 6522 in original form, Bankstown 5.7.51.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-04 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (5)

VH-BMW c/n 6504 at Sydney-Bankstown on 15.3.54.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

The same aircraft at Bankstown 9.61 in white with orange trim as VH-BOB with Bob Rouston.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

Another view of c/n 6522 in Australia after conversion to 130 hp Lycoming O-290-3/1 engines by Wally James. Shown at Bankstown on 29.10.56 it had been repainted VH-WEJ, apparently a few days ahead of the paperwork!

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

C/n 6522 shown as Wally James' silver and blue VH-WEK after Lycoming conversion, Bankstown 4.61

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-12 / Miles M.65 Gemini Mk IA G-AISD /Preservation Profile/

After flying only 50hr ’SD was sold to Southern Aircraft (East Africa) Limited in Kenya and re-registered VP-KDH.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

C/n 6478 after its return to the UK, seen at Croydon in 1956 still as VP-KFJ, supported on trestles and with the port mainwheel removed.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

The same aircraft later as G-AOXW, probably at Sywell about 1964 when it was dismantled for spares.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

Two Geminis of Noone & Pearce Air Charters which, though registered in Kenya, were based at Kilwa Road Airport, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika where they were seen, with VP-KFL in the foreground, on 2.9.49.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

VP-KJC c/n 6532 belonged to the East African timber company Steel Bros and was damaged beyond local repair in this accident near Mtama, Tanganyika on 24.7.52.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-03

Gemini VP-KJC c/n 6532 seen landing on Lindi Beach In December 1951.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

C/n 6463 VP-RAU seen over a Lancaster wing during a postwar air rally in Central Africa. The date would be pre 9.48, as that was when G-AKFW c/n 6501 on the left became VP-RBK.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Lancaster / Type 683 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1941

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

C/n 6313 wearing "delivery" registration VR-GGG at Elstree prior to departure to Malaya.

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

YI-ABC c/n 6464 of the Prince Regent of Iraq.

Air-Britain Archive 1986-03 / U.K. C of A Applications (26)

Also operated by the Wellington Club at that time was this new Gemini ZK-ANT.
Application No.10001 was for this Gemini ZK-ANT which served with the Wellington Aero Club and still exists in the Auckland Museum of Transport and Technology collection.

Air-Britain Archive 1984-02 / 3 - New Zealand (ZK-) /Complete Civil Registers/ (13)

Another Gemini imported new by the NZ agents John Gamble Ltd, ZK-ANU was written off in 1951.

Air-Britain Archive 1985-02 / 3 - New Zealand (ZK-) /Complete Civil Registers/ (16)

ZK-ASS after topdresser conversion at Rongotai in 1950, behind is Gemini ZK-ANU.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

Air-Britain Archive 1993-03 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (4)

A pair of New Zealand registered Gemini IAs, ZK-ANU (6471) and ZK-AQO (6472), date and place unknown.

Air-Britain Archive 1984-03 / 3 - New Zealand (ZK-) /Complete Civil Registers/ (14)

Also at Mangere, Gemini ZK-AQO

Air-Britain Archive 1993-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (2)

C/n 6300 during its eight year spell in New Zealand as ZK-AUA.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-06 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

Some of the lighter types on view at Duxford before the Christie's auction. Moth Minor, Tiger Moth and Gemini nearest.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: De Havilland Moth Minor / D.H.94 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937De Havilland Tiger Moth / D.H.82 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1931

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-12 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

An all-too-rare sight - a British civil twin aircraft in quantity production - Geminis in the making at Woodley, a sight that must have pleased the Miles brothers.

Мировая Авиация 195

Вариант M.57 Aries с усиленной конструкцией оснащался более мощными моторами в сравнении с M.65. Всего построили два таких самолета.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

The Aries, a super Gemini with 150 mph cruise, which was sadly the last of the line after Miles Aircraft Ltd closed down. Prototype G-AMDJ c/n 75/1002 had two 155 hp Cirrus Major III engines and larger fins and rudders to balance their torque.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

A production Aries, G-AOGA, was sold to Pasolds Ltd - it was one of only two purpose-built Aries constructed although other Geminis were modified to Aries status.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

Aries G-AOGA, c/n 75/1007, commences take-off from a grass runway.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

The last of the Gemini line was Aries c/n 75/1007. Built by F.G.Miles Ltd at Shoreham, it did not fly until March 1956. In 1963 it spent four months as EI-ANB, in which guise it is seen here at White Waltham on 28.6.63.

Air Pictorial 1955-06 / Air Pictorial's photo-review

Now in Australia in a beautiful red and cream colour scheme is the Miles M.75 Aries. It was previously G-AMDJ. c.n. 75/1002.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-12 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Two views of the cockpit and panel of the prototype Miles Gemini. The designers introduced luxury motor car comfort in their "heavenly twin”. Cabin noise during flight was comparatively low, and visibility for the pilot was excellent.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

Shell's G-AMGF c/n WAL/C/1003 as a Mk 3A was the mount of Gp Capt Douglas Fader, seen on arrival at Jersey 7.54.

Air-Britain Archive 1995-01

The Miles M.75 Aries prototype with test markings G-35-1 finished up on its belly. The side cowling of the port engine appears damaged and the top cover is missing. Does anyone know the details of this incident?

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

Vendair's cream and blue G-AJWE (6452) was leased to the flying club at Christchurch during the late fifties. The photo shows the results of a wheels-up landing made by a student on his first twin solo on 14.2.59 and which he doubtless remembered when he later became an RAF Group Captain!

Aeroplane Monthly 1994-03 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

Skysport Engineering’s Tim Moore, in conjunction with Mike Vaisey and other members of the self-styled “Gemini Wanderers” group, took delivery of dilapidated Miles Gemini 3A G-AKEK on December 5 last year. Last flown in 1972, ’EK will be rebuilt as a private sparetime project. “Everyone, ourselves included, thinks we’re mad to take it on”, Moore tells Grapevine. “But it’s fun.”

Air-Britain Archive 1993-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (3)

G-AISM (6454) well and truly tree'd, but we do not know if this was its final demise near St Ives.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

Gemini 1A ZS-BRV, one of the first built, seen making its last flight - on the end of a crane in South Africa. The Gemini's one-piece wing is seen to good effect.

Air-Britain Archive 1994-01 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (6)

The mortal remains of c/n 6523 G-AKHV decomposing at Baginton in 1966 in front of Ace Freighters DC-4 G-APEZ and one of their Constellations. As it is recorded as being wfu at Biggin Hill 6.66 this calls for a re-think, but we note that both G-AJZJ and G-AKER, also of Messrs Coulson et al, were dismantled at Baginton for spares use at Biggin Hill. In this case however the structure of the Gemini would hardly be worth salvaging. Confirmation of events from Midlands-based readers of a certain age would be welcome for Feedback.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Douglas DC-4 / C-54 / R5D Skymaster - СШАUSA - 1942Lockheed Constellation C-69 / C-121 - СШАUSA - 1943

Air-Britain Archive 1994-02 / Miles M.65 Gemini /The Whole Truth/ (7)

The photo of G-AKHV on p.94/5 clearly owed a lot to these four children playing in the remains at Baginton on an unspecified date in 1966 while Ace Constellation G-ASYS looks on.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Lockheed Constellation C-69 / C-121 - СШАUSA - 1943

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-01 / M.Jerram - For Business and Pleasure

E. J. Riding's three-view of the prototype Gemini is published with the kind permission of Aeromodeller.