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Miles M. 38 Messenger 2A G-AJVC
Miles M.38 Messenger 2A G-AJVC (msn 6371). After several UK based operators, G-AJVC was taken on by Tyrolean Travel Ltd. flying mostly in Germany, where it crashed near Munchengladbach on 19 November 1956. Date: 1950s
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1956 After Based Crashed Messenger Miles Operators Tyrolean
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This photograph showcases the Miles M.38 Messenger 2A G-AJVC (msn 6371) in its prime during the 1950s. The Miles M.38 Messenger was a versatile and popular aircraft in the post-war era, known for its ability to serve various roles, including passenger, freight, and training. G-AJVC began its operational life with several UK-based aviation companies before finding a new home with Tyrolean Travel Ltd. In the late 1950s, Tyrolean Travel took over the aircraft and primarily operated it in Germany. The image captures the Miles M.38 Messenger 2A G-AJVC in its Tyrolean Travel livery, ready for another mission. Unfortunately, the aircraft's tenure with Tyrolean Travel came to an abrupt end on 19 November 1956. While flying near Munchengladbach, Germany, the Miles M.38 Messenger 2A G-AJVC met with a tragic accident. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the aircraft's history and the era in which it flew. The Miles M.38 Messenger 2A G-AJVC is an essential piece of aviation history, representing the post-war era's spirit of innovation and exploration. Its story is a testament to the enduring allure of flight and the indelible mark aviation leaves on our collective memory.
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