In 1936, when Colonel Lindbergh was on an extended mission to Europe, he asked Mr. Miles to build a fast long-range machine for use between the various capitals. Coming from such an expert, this was no small compliment to the Miles organisation and as a result of close co-operation between the pilot and designer, a first-class aeroplane was produced.
This distinctly Anglo-American machine, powered by an American engine, the Menasco Buccaneer, was known as the Mohawk and was based on the Nighthawk and Hawcon designs. It had a range of 1,400 miles and a cruising speed of 170 mph and was precisely what Colonel Lindbergh required. With his wife as passenger, he made many fast non-stop flights around Europe during his stay, and the Mohawk's distinctive orange and black colour scheme became well known at all the principal airports.
The Mohawk remained in this country after the Lindberghs returned to the United States and was used by the R.A.F. on communication duties during the war.