Types you’ll see alongside
Colomban Cri-Cri & the homebuilt shelf, de Havilland Canada Chipmunk, de Havilland Vampire, English Electric Canberra, Europa & the kit-plane age.
Last verified 2026-10-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Miles Messenger & Gemini in the UK
The gazetteer records 7 Miles Messenger & Gemini airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: Northern England, Northern Ireland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooton Park HangarsChecked 2026-10-08 | Ellesmere Port | Northern England | Miles Gemini 1A G-AKDK Miles Gemini 1A G-AKEN Miles Gemini 1A G-AKHZ Miles Messenger 2A G-AHUI Miles Messenger 4A G-ALAH Miles Messenger 4A (parts) G-ALAR |
| Ulster Aviation Society (Maze Long Kesh)Checked 2026-10-08 | Lisburn | Northern Ireland | Miles Messenger 4A RH371 |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
Northern England has 1 collection recording the type.
Type notes
The Miles Messenger & Gemini in brief
| Type | Miles Messenger & Gemini (Messenger 2A/4A, Gemini 1A) |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 2 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 7 |
Serials are the gazetteer's survey snapshot of what each collection records on charge — restorations move between workshops and reserve hangars, so check the museum page for opening times and current display status before travelling. Every type across all 118 museums is indexed in the Compendium.
Aircraft questions
Frequently asked
How many Miles Messenger & Gemini airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 7 Miles Messenger & Gemini airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Miles Messenger & Gemini airframes?
Hooton Park Hangars has the most in this survey, with 6 recorded airframes.