Aircraft Photo of G-ADGP | Miles M.2L Hawk Speed Six | AirHistory.net #854030
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-ADGP
Aircraft Original Type:Miles M.2 Hawk
Aircraft Generic Type:Miles M.2 Hawk
Aircraft Version:Miles M.2L Hawk Speed Six
C/n (msn):160
Location
City / Airport:Heston (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:None
 
Photo Date:May 1939
Photo from:Gordon Riley Collection
Photo ID: 854030
Photo Comment

In its final pre-war form after modifications by George Miles for owner Luis Fontes. Including a modified cabin top and rear deck formers, together with a modified elevator con rod, aileron lever, con rod link plates and seat bearer. The airframe was then completely resprayed in black and white and the first flight after these modifications was made by George Miles on 16 May 1939, with further flights being made on May 18th, 23rd and 26th.

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