 The prototype powered by a 95 hp ADC Cirrus IIIA engine was built by Philips and Powis Limited (now known as Miles Aircraft) at Woodley Aerodrome and first flew on 29 March 1933.The aircraft sold well for the time, the price of only 395 pounds and the benefits of a monoplane (it did not need to be rigged).A number of one off variants were built, including a cabin monoplane (M.2A), a long-range single-seater (M.2B) and three-seat versions for joy riding (M.2D).