Dave sent me this picture and email. Ron

Hi Ron

Found this picture of my Dad , he's the one at the controls .I'm not sure of the date I know it was Malta around 46/48 ? , he was a D Day Veteran this will be early post war but not sure of date , also what bike is it they are on.

I don't know how to post it on the forum , I was going to post it just as a matter of interest .

Dave

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It would be nice if one of the Maltesers could identify the exact location. The bike still has a headlamp mask which is odd for a post-war picture. I suspect an early 16H retro-fitted with panniers as it has the clamped on horn.

I love the jaunty angles of the GS caps by the way. How many different ways did the troops try to wear them ?

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If I remember correctly they were part of the guard for the Palace ?

He looks like a big lad...I have a friend who is very interested in the post war 'end of Empire' period...

I'll ask him if he has any post war m/c related photos....He has an extensive collection of BAOR and other theatres of operation...Ian

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probably Fort Tigne.
c

Finally worked out how to attach photo's

second picture gives better clues, its 99% Mtarfa Barracks, building still exists

Hello,
There is a Facebook page devoted to Malta fortifications Try: British Fortifications in Malta I`m sure they could verify the location.

Cheers,
R

Thanks Rick and Clive I'll have a look at the FB page

Dave