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Miles M-20
Prototype Miles M-20 Parked As Flown by Test-Pilot Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, Cbe, Dsc, Afc, Fraes, Rn (Born 21 January 1919) Former Royal-Navy Officer Date: 1941
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1941 Aircraft Exterior Concept Conception External Future Fleet
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This photograph showcases the Miles M-20 prototype, a groundbreaking aircraft design that was first flown by the esteemed test-pilot, Captain Eric Melrose Brown, on 21st January 1941, in the United Kingdom. The image captures the aircraft's exterior, parked and ready, with an air of anticipation and innovation. Captain Brown, born on 21st January 1919, was a former Royal Navy officer with an impressive list of accolades, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, and Fellowship of the Royal Aeronautical Society. His expertise and bravery were invaluable in the testing and development of this futuristic aircraft. The Miles M-20, also known as the Woodley M.20 or Type 38, was a British single-engine, two-seat, low-wing monoplane designed and built by the Miles Aircraft Company. This prototype, with its sleek lines and modern design, represented the future of aviation technology during World War II. The aircraft's advanced features, such as a retractable undercarriage and a cantilever wing, set it apart from its contemporaries. This photograph is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of the British aviation industry during a time of war. The Miles M-20, though not commercially produced, served as a crucial stepping stone in the development of more advanced aircraft designs. The image, with its timeless appeal and historical significance, continues to inspire and captivate aviation enthusiasts and historians alike.
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