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Dec 31, 2011 - 3:39PM

Forum Pictue of BSA burial?

Th ecaption says October 1940. But was the steel motor cyclist helmet not introduced late 1942 and made its way to motorcyclists only in 1943?

So the picture was taken in 1943 or later, imho.

And have a good New Year.

Rob

My plans for 2012: to get both 16H's on the road, get petrol tanks in repro for my Welbike and finsih that one, and at least get one of my ML's and RE 125 on the road too.

email (option): rvanmeel@wanadoo.nl

Rob Miller

Dec 31, 2011 - 4:12PM

Re: Forum Pictue of BSA burial?

Rob van Meel

Th ecaption says October 1940. But was the steel motor cyclist helmet not introduced late 1942 and made its way to motorcyclists only in 1943?

So the picture was taken in 1943 or later, imho

Good point Rob and it isn't raining so its unlikely to be North Wales

Happy new year

Rob.

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Biffo

Dec 31, 2011 - 5:55PM

Re: Forum Pictue of BSA burial?

Also the guy in the white helmet? is he an MP? I thought they had just the normal "green" helmet with a red band & MP on it. Anyone update me.

Ian Wright

Dec 31, 2011 - 7:27PM

Re: Forum Pictue of BSA burial?

And why can't I see any picture/ link etc.??..Ian

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Ian Wright

Dec 31, 2011 - 7:29PM

Re: Forum Pictue of BSA burial?

Ahh..Website picture...but what is the civilian doing there?..Ian

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Tom Hopkins

Dec 31, 2011 - 8:08PM

Re: Forum Pictue of BSA burial?

Now I know why my bike has a crack in the front fender (mudguard).

Happy New Year to my overseas buddies!

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Rob van Meel

Jan 2, 2012 - 9:23AM

Re: Forum Pictue of BSA burial?

Could the civilian be a representative of Pounds or similar scrap/surplus dealer?

Would still be nice to known when and where the photograph was taken, as the white helmet is not a common CMP item during the war?

email (option): rvanmeel@wanadoo.nl