I have always thought that there should be a "Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Airplanes". It would have the power to take neglected airplanes away from their unworthy owners and give them to owners who would love and cherish them.
This thread has reminded me of the Miles that was living (or should that be quietly rotting away?) in a corner of the black hangar at White Waltham ten or so years ago. The rumour was the owner refused point blank to sell it to anyone. It was a sad, sorry sight.
Does anyone know what became of it?