Miles Collection (page 3)

USAF astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing a US Navy o?
USAF astronaut Virgil ?Gus? Grissom wearing a US Navy orange flying suit aboard the aircraft carrier USS Randolph, after his sub-orbital flight, which had reached an altitude of 118 miles

Fall / Japanese Chin / 1948
MILES TANGERINE OF MAYWOOD Owned by Miles. Date: 1948

Miles M. 65 Gemini 1A G-AJZO
Miles M.65 Gemini 1A G-AJZO (msn 6446), at Shoreham. Date: circa 1960

Ocean liner books, collection of ten
OCEAN LINER/BOOKS, collection of ten, hardbound volumes including Tramps and Ladies by Sir James Bisset and Sail Ho by the same

Miles Bank, Hanley, early 1900s

Hanley Miles Bank probably 1920s

WW2 - Miles Magister Instructional Flight
A photograph which shows a British WW2 Royal Air Force instructor piloting a Miles Magister training aircraft, with the pupil sat in the rear cockpit. Date: circa 1940s

Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, Samuel Cody Archive
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: The Shell Motor Spirit Silver Trophy, 1912, by Mappin and Webb, hallmarked London 1912, with fine model of Cody?s Flyer, Type No

Miles M. 65 Gemini 1A G-AISD
Miles M.65 Gemini 1A G-AISD (msn 6285), at Cranfield for a PFA Rally on 4 July 1987. Date: 1987

Bede BD-2 N937BD. at Rockford, Illinois in 1967. Powered by a 225hp modified Continental IO-360C, this heavily rebuilt Schweizer 2-32 sailplane was intended for a globe-circling

Miles M. 57 Aerovan 4 G-AJTC
Miles M.57 Aerovan 4 G-AJTC (msn 6414), at the Miles flight test centre, Woodley aerodrome. Date: 1947

The Moss Gear Company of Birmingham
The Moss Gear Company finds its origins, in Aston Manor, Birmingham, in 1910. Those engineers who established the company were not named Moss, but Duckitt

Portrait of a Reading Man
A portrait painting of a man, sat outside in the countryside, reading a book. Date: circa 1917

Rare Chernikeeff submerged radar log C662R4, maker's plate to the front no. 27806. 15 inches

Brooklands Race
Scenes from the British Thousand Miles Race at Brooklands. The wreckage of an M.G. Midget driven by H. Leeson, who died in the accident. And female winners T. H. Wisdom and Joan Richmond. Date: 1932

RMS Queen Mary, miles of protected cabling
RMS Queen Mary, some of the 4, 000 miles of protected cabling Date: 1930s

Abstract of Cunard White Star Log, RMS Queen Elizabeth
Abstract of the Log of Cunard White Star RMS Queen Elizabeth, November 1946 - Southampton to New York. Date: 1946

Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037 (msn 10915, 51-8037), at Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, for display at the Air Force Museum, with Boeing KB-50J 49-0389

Miles Mander and Madeleine Carroll in The First Born
Miles Mander and Madeleine Carroll in Gainsborough Pictures film The First Born, directed by Miles Mander Date: 1929

German soldier with pickelhelm, rifle and bayonet
When the Germans over-ran Belgium, refugees began to escape to Holland so the Germans built a 100 miles long 2, 000 volt electric fence to stop them

Poster, Brooklands 500 miles race, Weybridge, Surrey, 24 September 1930, the world's fastest long distance race Date: 1930

Poster, Thousand Mile Race, Italy
Poster, Thousand Mile Race (Mille Miglia) in the north of Italy, 30-31 May 1959, Automobile Club Brescia. This poster was printed for the 1959 Club event

Miles M. 38 Messneger 2A G-AIDK
Miles M.38 Messneger 2A G-AIDK (msn 6355). Date: circa 1960

Miles M. 11A Whitney Straight ZK-AXD
Miles M.11A Whitney Straight ZK-AXD (msn 506, ex G-AFZY, ex U-0227), at Hamilton NZ. in December 1963. Date: 1963

Miles M. 65 Gemini 1A ZK-AQO
Miles M.65 Gemini 1A ZK-AQO (msn 6472, ex G-AFZY, ex U-0227), at Mangere NZ. on 21 January 1961. Date: 1961

Miles M. 65 Gemini 3A G-AKEK
Miles M.65 Gemini 3A G-AKEK (msn 6483), at Blackpool-Squire's Gate Airport, in December 1971. Date: 1971

Miles M. 38 Messenger 4B G-AKVZ
Miles M.38 Messenger 4B G-AKVZ (msn 6352), at Biggin Hill in October 1969. Date: 1969

Miles M. 65 Gemini 3A G-AMDE
Miles M.65 Gemini 3A G-AMDE (msn 1002). Date: circa 1959

Miles M. 38 Messenger 2A G-AZHT
Miles M.38 Messenger 2A G-AZHT (msn 6334), at Elstree in May 1969. Date: 1969

Miles M. 3A Falcon Major G-AEEG
Miles M.3A Falcon Major G-AEEG (msn 216), at Coventry - Baginton Airport in August 1965. Built and test-flown as U-20. To Sweden October 1936 as SE-AFN. Later returned to UK and again became G-AEEG

Miles M. 65 Gemini 3C G-ALZG
Miles M.65 Gemini 3C G-ALZG (msn 141), at Dublin Airport in March 1973. Date: 1973

HMS Kale, E-class - River-class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Kale, a Hawthorn Leslie type River-class destroyer ordered under the 1903-1904 Naval Estimates and named after the Kale Water in the Scottish Borders

Miles M. 14A Hawk Trainer Mk. III G-AFBS A
Miles M.14A Hawk Trainer Mk.III G-AFBS A (msn 539, impressed as BB661), at Staverton with the Skyfame Museum. Date: 1966

HMS Usk - a Yarrow-type River-Class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Usk, a Yarrow-type River-Class destroyer ordered under the 1901 - 1902 Naval Estimates and named after the River Usk in Wales flowing through Newport

Miles M. 17 Monarch G-AFLW
Miles M.17 Monarch G-AFLW (msn 792). Date: circa 1990

Miles M. 11A Whitney Straight G-AFGK
Miles M.11A Whitney Straight G-AFGK (msn 509) Date: 1976

24 hour endurance record, trio of 6 cylinder 65 hp Napiers
24 hour endurance record, trio of 6 cylinder stripped 65 hp Napiers. Led by Napier selling agent SF Edge on the day before the opening of the track in Jul 1907

Mrs Kennard driving Mr Kennard's 8hp 2 cylinder Napier which completed 1000 miles trial 1900 in when driven by Selwyn Francis Edge. Date: circa 1902

FRANKLIN CAR ADVERT
the airplane-type car - it's air-cooled, so you can drive through Death Valley for 104 miles in low gear if you so want... Date: 1931

Myles Coverdale or Miles Coverdale, 1488 - 1569
3116328 Myles Coverdale or Miles Coverdale, 1488 - 1569. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English ecclesiastical reformer, Bible translator)

Miles from Home (oil on canvas)
2956890 Miles from Home (oil on canvas) by Dixon, Alfred (1842-1919); 60.96x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The little boy is the artists three or four year old son, Charles Edward Dixon)

"A thousand miles an hour"from "The Quest of the Bird with the Golden Tail"(colour litho)
2792269 " A thousand miles an hour" from " The Quest of the Bird with the Golden Tail" (colour litho) by Davie

USA, Pennsylvania Railroad, Streamline high-speed locomotive (colour litho)
5991556 USA, Pennsylvania Railroad, Streamline high-speed locomotive (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: USA, Pennsylvania Railroad)

GWR, "The Cheltenham Flyer"Engine 5006 "Tregenna Castle"(colour litho)
5991569 GWR, " The Cheltenham Flyer" Engine 5006 " Tregenna Castle" (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P

The Cab Runner, "The weary miles"(colour litho)
2775746 The Cab Runner, " The weary miles" (colour litho) by Adams, William Dacres (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cab Runner)

A Military Encampment on a reach of the Upper Amazon, three thousand miles from the Sea (colour litho)
5221654 A Military Encampment on a reach of the Upper Amazon, three thousand miles from the Sea (colour litho) by Pattison, Edgar L

Prospecting in British Columbia (engraving)
1051307 Prospecting in British Columbia (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prospecting in British Columbia)

Miles Benjamin Worcester Warriors Rugby Union Leicester Tigers V Worcester Warriors, Guinness Premiership Rugby Welford Road, Leicester, England 03 October 2009 Date: 03 October 2009

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"Miles: A Journey Through Time and Space" In the vast expanse of history, there are individuals who have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Shackleton, Wild, and Adams - names that evoke tales of exploration and bravery in the face of adversity. Their miles traveled across treacherous terrains inspire us to push beyond our limits. Paul Chambers' iconic photograph from 1960 captures a moment frozen in time, reminding us of the creative genius that can emerge from unexpected places. England's Ulverston becomes a backdrop for this masterpiece, showcasing how they are bridge gaps between cultures and ignite artistic expression. The Map of the City of Dublin from 1797 takes us back to a bygone era when cartographers meticulously charted every inch traveled. It reminds us that even in an age without GPS or smartphones, people relied on maps to navigate their way through life's twists and turns. A Policeman on a BSA motorcycle zooms through London streets with determination etched on his face. This image encapsulates how miles become synonymous with duty as law enforcement officers tirelessly patrol our cities day after day. An old map depicting Afghanistan in the 1860s transports us to a time when explorers ventured into unknown territories seeking knowledge and adventure. These brave souls traversed countless miles to unravel mysteries hidden within distant lands. Hitchin, Herts during the 1940s brings forth memories of resilience during wartime struggles. Despite bombs falling from above, communities banded together as they endured mile after mile towards victory against tyranny. The 24-hour Bicycle Race at Herne Hill in 1892 showcases human endurance at its finest. Cyclists pedal relentlessly around the track for hours upon hours, pushing themselves beyond physical limitations – proving that sometimes it is not just about reaching your destination but embracing every mile along the way. Jack DeJohnette's electrifying performance at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London in 1989 reminds us of the power of music to transcend boundaries.