Miles Aircraft Ltd M.38 Messenger 2A aircraft for sale – photo 1

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

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.

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

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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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