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The Miles M.38 Messenger is a British four-seat liaison aircraft developed and manufactured by Miles Aircraft in the United Kingdom. It was created in response to an informal request made in June 1942 by a group of British Army officers who wanted a rugged, low-maintenance observation aircraft capable of flying at very low speeds.
The prototype first flew in September 1942. Trials with an Aerial Observation Post Squadron proved highly successful, with the aircraft meeting all Army requirements. However, the Ministry of Aircraft Production had not been consulted during development and criticized Miles Aircraft for proceeding without official approval. As a result, no production orders were placed.
A year later, a small order was issued under Specification 17/43 for the Royal Air Force. These aircraft, designated Messenger Mk. I, served in the VIP and passenger transport role, with 23 examples produced. Three of the aircraft served as personal transport for Field Marshal Montgomery.
Following the war, Miles produced 65 civilian versions designated the Messenger Mk. 2A.
A handful of additional variants were also constructed, bringing total production of the Miles Messenger to just 93 aircraft.
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The Miles M.38 Messenger is a British four-seat liaison aircraft developed and manufactured by Miles Aircraft in the United Kingdom. It was created in response to an informal request made in June 1942 by a group of British Army officers who wanted a rugged, low-maintenance observation aircraft capable of flying at very low speeds.
The prototype first flew in September 1942. Trials with an Aerial Observation Post Squadron proved highly successful, with the aircraft meeting all Army requirements. However, the Ministry of Aircraft Production had not been consulted during development and criticized Miles Aircraft for proceeding without official approval. As a result, no production orders were placed.
A year later, a small order was issued under Specification 17/43 for the Royal Air Force. These aircraft, designated Messenger Mk. I, served in the VIP and passenger transport role, with 23 examples produced. Three of the aircraft served as personal transport for Field Marshal Montgomery.
Following the war, Miles produced 65 civilian versions designated the Messenger Mk. 2A.
A handful of additional variants were also constructed, bringing total production of the Miles Messenger to just 93 aircraft.
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instagram.com/flywithmagnar
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youtube.com/@FlywithMagnar
"New Moon" 🎵
🎼 Created and produced by Miho Terachi.
🎷 Performed by Miho Terachi (sax) and Marie Takeda (piano).
🎙️ Recorded at Sparkling Studio, Japan.
youtube.com/@TerachiMiho
