Offered by Wilco Aviation in Lincolnshire, G-AIEK is a rare 1946 Miles M.38 Messenger 2A priced at £75,000.00. One of only six flying globally, this historic four-seat aircraft features 1,920 airframe hours, a 140 hp Blackburn Cirrus Major 3 engine (815 hours), and an overhauled Fairey-Reed propeller. Presented in a historic "RG333" military scheme with a new LAA Permit, it benefits from a thoroughly overhauled wooden structure, electric start, upgraded Dunlop disc brakes, and modern Trig avionics. Cruising at 90–100 mph with outstanding short-field performance, G-AIEK offers a unique, practical, and highly characterful piece of British aviation history.
Key Details
- Manufacturer
- Miles Aircraft Ltd
- Model
- M.38 Messenger 2A
- Year
- 1946
- Category
- Single Engine Piston
- Location
- Henstridge Airfield
- Advertised price
- £75,000 · VAT: N/A
- Total airframe time
- 1920
Aircraft Story
Avionics & Equipment
8.33 kHz radio
Technical Details
- Manufacturer
- Miles Aircraft Ltd
- Model
- M.38 Messenger 2A
- Year
- 1946
- Category
- Single Engine Piston
- Airframe
- 1920
- Engine model
- Blackburn Cirrus Major 3
- Engine hours
- 344 SMOH
- Propeller model
- Fairey-Reed
- Propeller hours
- 44
- Annual due
- September 2026
- Seats
- 4
- Fuel
- AVGAS 100LL
- Permit / CofA
- Permit
- Based at
- Henstridge Airfield
Maintenance & Documents
Fresh annual
Declared by seller
Logbooks available
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Maintenance records available
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Damage history
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Supporting documents available
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